Fun with Descriptive Text

What is descriptive text?

• Descriptive text is a type of mathematical writing.

• Descriptive text is writing that uses sensory details to describe a subject.

• Descriptive text is writing that focuses solely on facts without details.

• Descriptive text is a summary of a subject's main points.

Can you name a type of descriptive word?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

What does it mean to describe something?

• To summarize the main points of something.

• To analyze the pros and cons of something.

• To compare two different things.

• To provide details or characteristics about something.

Why do we use descriptive words?

• We use descriptive words to enhance communication and provide clarity.

• To confuse the audience and create ambiguity.

• To limit the understanding of the topic.

• To make communication less effective.

Give an example of a descriptive sentence.

• The cat sat on the mat, looking very content.

• The sun set behind the mountains, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink.

• The book was placed on the shelf neatly.

• The car drove quickly down the road.

What is the opposite of descriptive?

• illustrative

• prescriptive

• narrative

• explanatory

How can descriptive text help a story?

• Descriptive text makes the story longer and less interesting.

• Descriptive text confuses the reader and detracts from the plot.

• Descriptive text is only useful for poetry, not stories.

• Descriptive text helps a story by creating vivid imagery and enhancing reader engagement.

What senses can descriptive text appeal to?

• emotion

• imagination

• sight, sound, touch, taste, smell

• memory

Can you think of a color to describe a sunset?

• blue

• green

• orange

• purple

What is a synonym for 'happy'?

• joyful

• sad

• bored

• angry