Descriptive Writing

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What is descriptive writing?

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Descriptive writing paints a picture of a person, place, thing, or event in your mind.

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What do we use in descriptive writing to engage our senses?

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Descriptive writing uses descriptive words that engage our five senses.

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Which sense is engaged when we see something beautiful?

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Sight.

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Which sense is engaged when we hear loud music?

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Sound.

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Which sense is engaged when we touch something soft?

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Touch.

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What does it mean to 'paint a picture' in writing?

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It means to create a vivid image in the reader's mind using descriptive language.

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What are the five senses?

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Sight, Sound, Touch, Taste, Smell.

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Why is it important to use details in descriptive writing?

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Details help the reader to imagine and feel what the writer is describing.

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Can descriptive writing tell a story?

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Yes, descriptive writing can tell a story by providing vivid details.

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What kind of words do we use in descriptive writing?

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We use adjectives and adverbs to describe things.