Why is sensory detail effective in travel writing?

It appeals to the reader's senses and imagination

It provides technical descriptions

It minimises the author's subjective views

Which of these should NOT be included in a review for travel writing?

Culturally sensitive statements

Specific details and information

What is the purpose of using alliteration in advertising? (“the use of the same letter or sound at the beginning of words that are close together.”) Eg. The boy buzzed around, as busy as a bee.

To give a sense of abundance and richness

To give a romantic, old-world feeling to a place

To make it seem that the advertiser knows exactly what the reader desires

What does personification in descriptive writing do?

Gives human qualities to nonhuman things

Compares two things using 'like' or 'as'

Which of these best describes the role of descriptive language in fiction?

To create a believable setting and mood

To provide accurate information about real places

Which phrase best exemplifies descriptive language in fiction?

“The castle loomed darkly under a blood-red sky”

“Only 5 minutes from downtown”

“Scientific analysis shows…

What is NOT the purpose of using questions for the readers in travel writing?

To explore the meaning beyond the situation

To contribute to the scene and atmosphere

To suggest what people are thinking and feeling

How might a travel writer describe a quiet beach differently than an advertiser would? A travel writer might describe a quiet beach by focusing on its natural beauty and (1) _____ details to immerse the reader in the experience. For example, they might write about "the soft whispers of waves lapping against the shore, the golden sand stretching into the distance, and the soothing scent of salt in the air." Their purpose is to convey a (2) ______ experience and evoke a sense of tranquility and wonder. In contrast, an advertiser would describe the same beach by emphasizing its (3) ________, appeal, and benefits to the audience. For example, they might highlight phrases like "an untouched paradise just for you," "a secluded escape from the hustle and bustle," or "luxury and relaxation await on this pristine coastline." The goal is to (4) _______ the reader to visit the beach by making it sound desirable and unique.

(1) sensory (2) personal (3) exclusivity (4) persuade

(1) sensory (2) personal (3) affordability (4) persuade

(1) sensory (2) factual (3) exclusivity (4) persuade

(1) statistic (2) factual (3) affordability (4) persuade

Why might sensory language be essential in fiction when describing a forest setting? Sensory language helps to create a/an (1) __________ and immersive experience for the reader. Sensory language enhances the (2) __________ and mood of a forest setting in fiction. Sensory language allows authors to convey the characters’ (3) __________ responses to the forest setting.

(1) vivid (2) atmosphere (3) emotional

(1) vivid (2) atmosphere (3) logical

(1) vivid (2) conflict (3) emotional

(1) objective (2) atmosphere (3) emotional

How does the use of adjectives change when describing a place in a novel versus an advertisement? In a novel, adjectives are used to create (1) _________, mood and emotional depth. In advertisements, adjectives are often (2) __________ to highlight the appeal of a place. In novels, adjectives are more (3) _____ such as 'desolate' and 'windswept'. In advertisements, adjectives are often paired with (4) ___________ language to make the place seem inviting.

(1) atmosphere (2) exaggerated (3) artistic (4) action-oriented

(1) atmosphere (2) exaggerated (3) artistic (4) ominous

(1) atmosphere (2) described (3) technical (4) neutral

(1) atmosphere (2) exaggerated (3) ambiguous (4) ominous

How can hyperbole in an advertisement make a place sound more appealing? The purpose of hyperbole in advertising is to grab the audience's (1) __________ and stimulate their imagination. An example of hyperbole in advertising might describe a beach as "the most (2) __________ paradise on Earth." Hyperbole appeals to the audience by focusing on (3) __________, making the place seem extraordinary. Phrases like "sand softer than silk" use hyperbole to make the place seem (4) __________.

(1) attention (2) breathtaking (3) emotional connection (4) extravagant

(1) attention (2) breathtaking (3) logical reasoning (4) substandard

(1) attention (2) breathtaking (3) emotional connection (4) unremarkable

(1) attention (2) unappealing (3) emotional connection (4) neutral

How could an advertiser use colour-related language to make a destination sound more exciting? ssociating destinations with vibrant and positive colors can evoke feelings of (1) __________. Advertisers use color-related language to create (2) _________ mental images of a destination. A beach might be described with phrases like "the turquoise waters shimmer under the (3) __________ sunlight." Color-related language appeals to the audience’s (4) __________ by helping them to visualize the destination.

(1) relaxation (2) vivid (3) golden (4) emotions

(1) relaxation (2) vivid (3) golden (4) questions

(1) relaxation (2) simplistic (3) golden (4) criticisms

(1) complexity (2) vivid (3) gray (4) doubts

Cambridge Checkpoint 8 - Unit 9 Test: Travel Writing

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English

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6th - 8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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CCSS

RI.8.5, RL.6.4, RI.7.6

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the purpose of descriptive language in travel writing?

To persuade the reader to buy a product

To provide factual information about a place

To convey a personal experience or sense of place and atmosphere

To tell a fictional story

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which descriptive technique is most commonly used in advertising?

Hyperbole

Simile

Imagery

Irony

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these are not advertising languages?

Recurring metaphors, puns and five senses

Familiar and not original ideas, languages, cliches

Positive colours, archaic vocabulary and rhetorical questions

Emphatic Adverbials as stylistic device

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is not the focus of describing an invention?

Detailed statistics

Plausible

Authenticity

Convincing

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What purpose does hyperbole serve in advertising?

It gives accurate details

It creates humour

It emphasises the product's positive qualities

It downplays the product's features

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Imagery in descriptive writing refers to:

Visuals like pictures

Use of sensory details to create vivid pictures

Abstract language

Arguments and statistics

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A simile is used in travel writing to:

Create a comparison using 'like' or 'as'

Describe places exactly as they are

Give scientific facts

Make an argument

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Cambridge Checkpoint 8 - Unit 9 Test: Travel Writing

25 questions

Which of the following best describes the purpose of descriptive language in travel writing?

Which descriptive technique is most commonly used in advertising?

Which of these are not advertising languages?

Which is not the focus of describing an invention?

What purpose does hyperbole serve in advertising?

Imagery in descriptive writing refers to:

A simile is used in travel writing to:

Why is sensory detail effective in travel writing?

Which of the following is NOT a common descriptive device in fiction?

Which of these should NOT be included in a review for travel writing?

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