Mastering Descriptive Writing

What are three sensory details you can use to describe a beach?

• 1. The sound of waves crashing. 2. The warmth of the sun on your skin. 3. The smell of salt in the air.

• The feel of grass underfoot.

• The taste of fresh fruit.

• The sight of mountains in the distance.

Create a vivid image of a stormy night using at least two descriptive phrases.

• The rain fell gently, creating a soothing rhythm on the roof.

• The stars twinkled in the clear sky, offering a peaceful night view.

• The moon shone brightly, casting a serene glow over the landscape.

• The sky was a swirling mass of ominous black clouds, while the wind howled like a pack of wolves, rattling the windows and sending shivers down the spine.

Write a simile to describe a character's smile.

• Her smile was like a brick wall in a garden.

• Her smile was like a thunderstorm on a clear day.

• Her smile was like a shadow in the night.

• Her smile was like sunshine breaking through the clouds.

Describe a character's appearance using at least three adjectives.

• petite, vibrant, serious

• average, plain, friendly

• tall, slender, mysterious

• short, bulky, cheerful

How would you set the scene for a mysterious forest?

• A bustling city street filled with cars and people.

• A sunny meadow with colorful flowers and chirping birds.

• A barren desert with sand dunes and scorching heat.

• A dense, shadowy forest with towering trees, thick mist, and eerie sounds.

Use personification to describe a city at dawn.

• The city sleeps soundly, wrapped in a blanket of fog.

• The streets remain empty, waiting for the hustle of the day.

• The buildings stand still, watching the sun rise without a sound.

• The city awakens, stretching its streets and yawning buildings, as the sun gently kisses the horizon.

What emotions can be conveyed through the description of a rainy day?

• Anger

• Sadness, comfort, coziness, renewal, hope.

• Joyfulness

• Excitement

Create a metaphor to describe a character's bravery.

• Her bravery was a lighthouse in a storm, steadfast and guiding.

• Her bravery was a whisper lost in the wind.

• Her bravery was a fragile flower in a drought.

• Her bravery was a fleeting shadow in the night.

Describe a character's feelings when they receive good news.

• A character feels angry and frustrated.

• A character feels indifferent and bored.

• A character feels joy, relief, and excitement when they receive good news.

• A character feels confused and lost.

What sensory details would you include to describe a bustling market?

• Empty stalls and deserted pathways

• A quiet library filled with books

• A bustling market is filled with colorful stalls, lively chatter, clinking coins, and aromatic spices.

• Silent streets with no activity