Descriptive Writing Skills Quiz

When describing a setting, it's important to include details about:

• The history of the place.

• The weather and atmosphere.

• The population size.

• The economic status of the place.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• The wind was very loud last night.

• The wind whispered secrets through the trees.

• The trees are tall.

• The night was dark.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which of the following is an example of using sensory details in descriptive writing?

• The car was fast.

• The sun set at 7 PM.

• The air smelled of fresh pine and the ground felt damp beneath my feet.

• She owns many books.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What type of figurative language is used in the sentence: "The classroom was a zoo during the lunch break"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Identify the sentence that uses vivid description effectively.

• The tree was big.

• The ancient oak tree stood towering above us, its gnarled branches whispering in the wind.

• The car is red.

• The book was interesting.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which option best demonstrates organizing details in a descriptive paragraph?

• Listing facts in random order.

• Grouping similar details together.

• Only using general statements.

• Avoiding sensory details.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Choose the sentence that effectively uses sensory details to describe a scene at the beach.

• There were many people at the beach.

• The beach was nice.

• The salty sea air filled my lungs as waves crashed rhythmically against the sandy shore.

• It was a sunny day.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the purpose of using figurative language in descriptive writing?

• To confuse the reader.

• To make the writing more factual.

• To add depth and imagery to the writing.

• To shorten the description.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• She ran like the wind.

• It was a good day.

• He's as strong as an ox.

• I've told you a million times.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Identify the sentence that lacks vivid description.

• The velvet cake was a rich red, with swirls of creamy, white frosting.

• The cake was good.

• The sunset painted the sky in hues of orange, pink, and purple.

• The forest was alive with the sounds of nature.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4