When a writer uses descriptive language, how does it affect the reader?

The reader feels the text come to life

The reader can memorize the text

The reader gets bored and stops reading

The reader gets confused and has to reread

How can an author make a piece of descriptive writing more interesting?

They can use synonyms to create a more interesting piece of writing.

They can provide narration about an important event in their lives.

They can use dialogue to create a more interesting tone.

They can call someone else to write the story for them.

How can descriptive writing create a vivid image in the reader's mind?

By using sensory details and vivid language

By using vague and ambiguous language.

By using technical jargon and complex language.

How can you describe a place effectively?

Use descriptive language, provide specific details, highlight unique features, create a vivid mental image

Use vague language, provide general details, ignore unique features, create a dull mental image.

Use descriptive language, provide vague details, highlight common features, create a blurry mental image.

Use technical language, provide abstract details, ignore unique features, create a confusing mental image

What are synonyms and how are they used in descriptive writing?

Synonyms are words that have similar meanings and are used in descriptive writing to add variety and avoid repetition.

Synonyms are words that have opposite meanings and are used in descriptive writing to create contrast.

Synonyms are words that have similar meanings and are used in descriptive writing to create redundancy.

Synonyms are words that have unrelated meanings and are used in descriptive writing to confuse the reader.

Explain the concept of sensory details in descriptive writing.

The concept of sensory details in descriptive writing is the use of words and phrases that appeal to the five senses to create a vivid and engaging description.

The concept of sensory details in descriptive writing is the use of abstract and vague language to create a mysterious description.

The concept of sensory details in descriptive writing is the use of technical jargon to create a complex and confusing description.

The concept of sensory details in descriptive writing is the use of repetitive and monotonous language to create a dull and uninteresting description.

Why are Tone and Mood so important in literature?

It allows the reader to truly understand the piece of literature

It makes a clear picture in your mind

It shows your teacher you understand the text

It accounts an individual personal experience

The author’s attitude toward their subject

The feeling of the environment and atmosphere

The author’s attitude toward their subject

The feeling your pet gets when you read it to them

Select the best definition for SYMBOL:

When a thing stands for itself and a larger concept.

A reference to another famous artistic work (might be a painting, a play, mythology, a story from the Bible, etc)

A narrative that is really a double story: the surface and a larger abstract concept like love or freedom.

An allegory is a story in which:

Characters, setting and actions stand for something beyond their literal meaning

A story in which characters, settings, and symbols have new definitions

A story in which characters, settings, and symbols have magical powers

A story in which characters, settings, and symbols know one another

What is the moral lesson, or "theme" of the allegory 'Tortoise and Hare'?

Slow and steady will win the race

Slow and steady will not win the race

What is the BEST definition for imagery?

When an author uses language that appeals to the five senses to create a picture in the reader's mind

When an author uses literal, not figurative language

Personification, simile, metaphor

Sight, sound, touch, taste, smell

Descriptive Writing Quiz

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Words that elicit a response from one or more of your senses are called what?

Verbs

Nouns

Sensory words

Fact words

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of SIGHT?

Rocky, hairy, drenched

Thick, tender, smooth

Ticking, hissing, cracking

Smokey, pungent, flowery

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of SOUND?

Quiet, jangling, barking

Salty, sweet, tangy

Moist, glassy, metallic

Earthy, fruity, minty

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What words do we use to describe something?

Verbs

Adjectives

Nouns

Adverbs

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of descriptive writing?

To show people you can write better

To create a clear picture in the reader’s mind

To get better grades in class

For proper sentence structure

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is descriptive writing?

A first person narration

Writing that only includes opinion words

A recount of a significant event

A detailed description of a person, place or thing

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sense does this statement appeal to? The thunder clapped loudly

Sound

Sight

Touch

Taste

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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