Precise Words and Imagery

What is the most precise word to go in the blank?

Sam __________ to the finish line.

• went

• ran

• dashed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is the most precise word to go in the blank? The apple was very __________.

• good

• sweet

• juicy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does it mean if something is described as 'descriptive'?

• The author's attitude or feelings

• A group of words that convey an idea

• Completely accurate or without error

• Providing detailed information or imagery

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does the term 'precise' mean?

• The author's attitude or feelings

• A group of words that convey an idea

• Completely accurate or without error

• Lacking clarity or clear definition

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch)

• visualize

• imagery

• figurative language

• alliteration

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

to form a mental picture of (someone or something)

• figurative language

• visualize

• hyperbole

• imagery

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

the author's thoughtful use of precise vocabulary to fully convey meaning to the reader

• word choice

• sound device

• voice

• figurative language

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

articulation or expression in coherent form, whether verbally or in a piece of writing

• sound device

• word choice

• figurative language

• voice

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Select all that apply. Which of the following are specified as Word Craft techniques?

• Imagery

• Details

• Word Choice

• Vivid Verbs

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the most precise word to go in the blank? The sunset was __________.

• beautiful

• colorful

• breathtaking

• nice

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D