Descriptive Paragraph Writing Quiz

Observational skills: Describe the physical appearance of the person using specific details.

• The person has blonde hair, blue eyes, is tall, and is wearing a red shirt and blue jeans.

• The person has green hair, brown eyes, is short, and is wearing a yellow shirt and black pants.

• The person has red hair, green eyes, is tall, and is wearing a purple shirt and orange shorts.

• The person has black hair, brown eyes, is average height, and is wearing a green shirt and khaki pants.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Observational skills: What are the person's mannerisms and behaviors that you observed?

• The person's favorite TV show and movie genre

• The person's mannerisms and behaviors observed could include body language, facial expressions, gestures, and habits.

• The person's shoe size and height

• The person's favorite color and food

Use of sensory details: Describe the person's scent, if any, and how it adds to their character.

• Describing the person's scent is irrelevant to their character.

• The person's scent should not be mentioned in a descriptive paragraph.

• Sensory details should only focus on visual and auditory descriptions.

• Describing the person's scent using sensory details can add depth to their character.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

Use of sensory details: Explain how the person's voice sounds and how it reflects their personality.

• The person's voice can be described as soft and soothing, reflecting a calm and nurturing personality.

• The person's voice can be described as high-pitched and annoying, reflecting an irritating and unpleasant personality.

• The person's voice can be described as monotone and dull, reflecting a lack of emotion and personality.

• The person's voice can be described as loud and abrasive, reflecting an aggressive and confrontational personality.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

Organizing ideas logically: Arrange the physical description of the person from head to toe in a coherent manner.

• Arrange the physical description from head to toe.

• Arrange the physical description from left to right.

• Arrange the physical description from toe to head.

• Arrange the physical description randomly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Organizing ideas logically: Organize the person's mannerisms and behaviors in a logical sequence that makes sense.

• Organize the person's mannerisms and behaviors based on similarities or patterns

• Organize the person's mannerisms and behaviors alphabetically

• Organize the person's mannerisms and behaviors based on color

• Organize the person's mannerisms and behaviors randomly

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Vivid language usage: Use vivid language to describe the person's appearance, making it come alive in the reader's mind.

• Use vague and ambiguous language to describe the person's appearance.

• Use dull and lifeless language to describe the person's appearance.

• Use colorful and expressive language to paint a vivid picture of the person's appearance.

• Avoid using any descriptive language to depict the person's appearance.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Vivid language usage: Use vivid language to describe the person's mannerisms and behaviors, creating a clear picture for the reader.

• Avoid using any descriptive language to describe the person

• Use vivid language to describe the person's mannerisms and behaviors, creating a clear picture for the reader.

• Use vague language to describe the person's mannerisms and behaviors

• Use technical jargon to describe the person's mannerisms and behaviors

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Incorporating figurative language: Use a simile to compare the person's appearance to something else, enhancing the description.

• His eyes were as dull as mud

• Her smile was like a wilted flower

• His hair was as straight as a ruler

• Her eyes sparkled like diamonds in the sunlight.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Incorporating figurative language: Use a metaphor to describe the person's personality, creating a deeper understanding for the reader.

• He is a dark cloud, casting a shadow over everything he does.

• She is a wilted flower, lacking any vibrancy or life.

• She is a shining star, lighting up the room with her presence.

• He is a boring rock, just sitting there with no excitement.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D