Descriptive Language Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a sensory detail?

• The boy ran fast

• The flower was pretty

• The ice cream tasted sweet and creamy

• They went to the park

In the phrase "the velvety petals of the rose," what type of descriptive language is used?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Sensory detail (touch)

Which sentence uses the most vivid descriptive language?

• The dog barked loudly

• The big tree had green leaves

• The ancient oak's gnarled branches reached for the sky

• The cat slept on the couch

What is the purpose of using descriptive language in writing?

• To make the text longer

• To confuse the reader

• To create a clear picture in the reader's mind

• To use difficult words

In the sentence "The wind whispered through the trees," what literary device is used?

• Alliteration

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

Which word is the most descriptive replacement for "walked"?

• Went

• Moved

• Strolled

• Traveled

What sense is being described in the phrase "the rough bark of the tree"?

• Sight

• Sound

• Smell

• Touch

Which of these is an example of a simile?

• The brave lion

• The sun is a golden ball

• Her voice was as smooth as silk

• The flower danced in the breeze

In the sentence "The old car groaned and sputtered down the road," what sense is primarily being engaged?

• Sight

• Sound

• Smell

• Taste

Which sentence uses the most specific noun?

• The animal ran through the forest

• The dog chased the ball

• The golden retriever bounded after the tennis ball

• The pet played in the yard