Sensory Language Quiz

What is sensory language?

• A way of writing that uses numbers

• A way of writing that helps readers imagine and experience what is being described

• A type of language used only in poetry

• A method of writing that avoids using adjectives

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which of the following senses does sensory language appeal to?

• Sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch

• Sight, hearing, and balance

• Smell, taste, and intuition

• Touch, taste, and movement

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is an example of using sensory language to describe a cake?

• The cake was good

• The cake was delicious, with a sweet, creamy frosting that melted in my mouth

• The cake was round

• The cake was on the table

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What role do adjectives play in sensory language?

• They describe verbs

• They describe nouns

• They describe adverbs

• They describe conjunctions

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following is an example of an adverb often used in sensory language?

• Bright

• Quickly

• Sky

• Cake

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

How does sensory language make writing more engaging?

• By using complex sentences

• By appealing to the reader's senses

• By avoiding descriptive words

• By using only facts

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is the effect of using sensory language in writing?

• It makes writing more boring

• It makes writing more vivid and engaging

• It makes writing more confusing

• It makes writing less descriptive

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which of the following words is an adjective used in the example of describing a sunny day?

• Sky

• Warmly

• Bright

• Happily

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the purpose of using sensory language in storytelling?

• To make the story longer

• To help readers connect with the story

• To confuse the reader

• To use fewer words

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which of the following is NOT a sense that sensory language appeals to?

• Taste

• Smell

• Balance

• Touch

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4