Descriptions in writing

Descriptions are_____word pictures of a person, place, or thing

When describing something, you can give only a big-picture view but not focus on specific details.

• True

• False

If describing a ​ (a)   One could provide a general​ (b)   of the skyline and surrounding landscape, or instead, ​ (c)   on individual buildings and their architectural styles. The choice between broad views and close-ups depends on what ​ (d)   The speaker wants to ​ (e)   and how they want to present it.

• cityscape
• overview
• concentrate
• information
• convey

Sensory Details appeal to _______

Select the sentence with a sensory detail that describes a sight.

Select the sentence with a sensory detail that describes a taste.

Select the sentence with a sensory detail that describes a smell.

Sort the sensory details.

Groups:

(a) Sound

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(b) Sight

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Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Touch

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(b) Taste

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Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) taste

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(b) smell

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(c) sight

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(d) Sound

• Ocean waves
• Rose petals

• Birdsong recordings
• Waterfall

• Peppermint candles

• Rainfall
• Sunrise

• City skyline

• Starlit sky

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• Wind chimes
• Coffee beans

• Classical music
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• Vanilla scented candle

• Mountains

• Lavender essential oil