Description and Characteristics

What is description a form of speech that explains?

• Characteristics of a place

• Characteristics of a person

• Characteristics of an animal

• Characteristics of a thing

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What do descriptions focus on in relation to the subject?

• Specific behaviors

• General characteristics

• Physical appearance

• Historical background

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Supporting details

What is the purpose of descriptions in texts?

• To confuse the reader

• To help the reader imagine the situation being described

• To provide incorrect information

• To skip important details

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What type of view did the place have?

• Small and dim

• Huge and bright

• Medium-sized and cozy

• Large and noisy

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What type of verbs are used in descriptive sentences to characterize something?

• State verbs

• Action verbs

• Adjective verbs

• Adverb verbs

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