Sensory Details and Figurative Language

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What is sensory detail?

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Sensory detail refers to the use of descriptive language that appeals to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create vivid imagery in writing.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a literary device that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors, similes, and personification, to convey meanings in a more imaginative way.

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Define metaphor.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief.' This suggests that time steals moments from our lives.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was as bright as the sun.' This compares her smile to the brightness of the sun.

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What is the purpose of using sensory details in writing?

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Sensory details enhance the reader's experience by making scenes more vivid and relatable, allowing them to visualize and feel the story.

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What are the five senses?

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The five senses are sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

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Why is figurative language important in storytelling?

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Figurative language adds depth and creativity to writing, making it more engaging and helping to convey emotions and themes.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.