Writing with Senses

Why is it important to use narrative/descriptive writing strategies?

• It is not important. They are a waste if time.

• They help to keep the reader engaged in your writing and are creative ways to describe important characters, settings, and events.

• They help to make the story flow from one idea to the next smoothly.

Which of the following describes the sense of smell.

• He bit into the juicy apple.

• His breath was minty fresh when we spoke.

• His eyes were as blue as the ocean.

• He was singing like an injured cat.

Which is true about sensory details?

• The purpose is to make writing more detailed and interesting

• They describe at least one of the 5 senses

• Both are true

Which sensory detail does this statement appeal to?
The sun's rays warmed my face as I stepped outside.

• smell
• sight
• touch
• taste

Which sensory detail does this statement appeal to?
The monster had bright green, scaly skin with purple freckles, and orange tufts of fur on his head.

• taste
• sight
• touch
• smell

These are examples of which sense?
loud, crunch, bark, slam, boom

• touch
• sound
• smell
• taste

These are examples of which sense?
Soft, squishy, rough, smooth

• taste
• sight
• sound
• touch

These are examples of which sense?
Soft, squishy, rough, smooth

• taste
• sight
• sound
• touch

These are examples of which sense?
Sour, sweet, tangy, delicious, gross

• taste
• smell
• sight
• touch

These are examples of which sense?
bright, dark, shiny, dull, colorful

• sound
• sight
• taste
• touch