Exploring Sensory Language for Descriptive Writing

What is another term for sensory language?

• Imagery

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Simile

Which of the following senses is NOT part of sensory language?

• Taste

• Intuition

• Smell

• Touch

In the first descriptive paragraph, what sensory detail is used to describe the sun?

• The sun was bright

• The sun was shining

• The sun was hot

• The sun was baking my face

Why do writers use sensory details?

• To use more adjectives

• To confuse the reader

• To paint a picture in the reader's head

• To make the text longer

Which word is an example of a sensory word for sight?

• Soft

• Sweet

• Loud

• Shiny

What is onomatopoeia?

• A word that mimics a sound

• A type of metaphor

• A descriptive adjective

• A type of simile

Which of the following words appeals to the sense of taste?

• Rough

• Loud

• Bright

• Salty

Which word would help a reader smell what is being described?

• Musty

• Bright

• Loud

• Soft

Which word appeals to the sense of touch?

• Fuzzy

• Loud

• Sweet

• Bright

What is the purpose of using sensory language in writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To use more adjectives

• To make the text longer

• To make the story seem real