Descriptive Writing

What is descriptive writing?

• Writing that is purely fictional and imaginative.

• Writing that provides instructions on how to do something.

• Writing that focuses on expressing emotions and feelings.

• Writing that describes people, places, animals, or objects in a way that allows the reader to build a strong image in their mind.

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What is the main difference between good descriptive writing and regular writing?

• Good descriptive writing is more focused on dialogue.

• Regular writing is longer in length.

• Regular writing uses more complex vocabulary.

• Good descriptive writing 'shows', rather than 'tells'.

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Which component of descriptive writing focuses on paying attention to details?

• Organisation

• Paying attention to details

• Including multiple senses

• Descriptive language

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What type of verbs and adjectives should be used in descriptive writing?

• Vivid verbs and precise adjectives

• Simple and common verbs and adjectives

• Emotional and expressive verbs and adjectives

• Long and descriptive verbs and adjectives

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Which sense is often forgotten in descriptive writing and should also be included?

• Sight

• Hearing

• Taste

• Smell

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How should descriptive writing be organized?

• Chronologically, by time

• Randomly thrown together

• By word count

• By alphabetical order

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What is the purpose of descriptive writing?

• To describe a scene in a way that allows the reader to build a strong image in their mind

• To entertain with fictional stories

• To provide step-by-step instructions

• To persuade the reader to take action

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What is a tip for descriptive writing to limit the use of?

• Vivid verbs

• Precise adjectives

• Verbs from 'to be' (is, are, was, were)

• Adverbs

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What is a tip for descriptive writing to encourage concise writing?

• Repeat the same information multiple times

• Include unnecessary details

• Set a word limit

• Use as many words as possible

What is a tip for descriptive writing to include all senses creatively?

• Focus only on the sense of sight

• Include taste by describing food items

• Avoid mentioning senses other than sight

• Use creative comparisons to evoke different senses

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