Sensory Words and Phrases

The video tutorial introduces sensory words and phrases, explaining how they enhance writing by appealing to the five senses: sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. It provides examples for each sense and demonstrates their use in descriptive writing. Through various examples, including a poem and a paragraph, the tutorial shows how sensory words create vivid imagery and engage readers. The video concludes with a practice exercise to identify sensory words in a given paragraph.

What is the primary purpose of using sensory words in writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text longer

• To appeal to the reader's emotions

• To create a more realistic and descriptive experience

Which of the following words is an example of a sensory word for sight?

• Screeching

• Crispy

• Sparkling

• Fragrant

In the sentence 'The keys clanged as I got them out of my purse,' which sense is being appealed to?

• Sound

• Taste

• Touch

• Sight

Which sensory words in the poem help describe the sound of a storm?

• Soft and grainy

• Clang and bang

• Drop and drip

• Glows and burning

How does the use of sensory words in the sentence 'The brown and scrawny mouse raced through the house squealing' enhance the description?

• It confuses the reader

• It provides a more vivid picture of the mouse

• It makes the sentence longer

• It adds unnecessary details

Which sensory words in the practice paragraph describe the texture of the sand?

• Squealing and salty

• Crashed and cool

• Soft and grainy

• Twinkled and salty

What should a writer ask themselves to ensure they are using sensory language effectively?

• Did I use words that appeal to the reader's senses?

• Did I use enough adjectives?

• Did I write in first person?

• Did I use complex vocabulary?