Descriptive and Recount Text Quiz DV

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of descriptive text?

• To narrate a sequence of events

• To provide detailed imagery and evoke sensory experiences

• To persuade the reader to take action

• To inform the reader about a specific topic

In a recount text, which element is typically included to provide context?

• Sensory details

• Characters

• Orientation

• Imagery

What is the primary structure of a recount text?

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Problem, Solution, Evaluation

• Orientation, Events, Reorientation

• Title, Subtitle, Content

Summarize the main idea of the following descriptive text: "The garden was a riot of colors, with vibrant flowers blooming everywhere, and the sweet scent of jasmine filled the air."

• The garden is colorful and fragrant.

• Flowers bloom in spring.

• Jasmine is a popular flower.

• Gardens require maintenance.

Identify the descriptive language in the following sentence: "The stormy night was filled with howling winds and flashing lightning."

• Stormy night

• Filled with howling winds

• Flashing lightning

• All of the above

Analyze the following recount text: "I woke up early, had breakfast, and then went for a run." What is the sequence of events?

• Breakfast, waking up, running

• Waking up, running, breakfast

• Waking up, breakfast, running

• Running, waking up, breakfast

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of descriptive text?

• Use of sensory details

• Focus on chronological order

• Vivid imagery

• Emotional appeal

Which of the following best differentiates descriptive text from recount text?

• Descriptive text tells a story, while recount text describes a scene.

• Descriptive text focuses on details, while recount text focuses on events.

• Descriptive text is always fictional, while recount text is always non-fictional.

• Descriptive text uses dialogue, while recount text does not.

Summarize the main idea of the following recount: "Last Saturday, I went to the beach. The sun was shining, and I built a sandcastle. Later, I swam in the ocean."

• The beach is a fun place to visit.

• I enjoy swimming in the ocean.

• I went to the beach and had a great day.

• Building sandcastles is my favorite activity.

Which of the following sentences contains descriptive language?

• The cat sat on the mat.

• The fluffy, orange cat lounged lazily on the sunlit mat.

• The dog barked loudly.

• She went to the store.