Sensory Language

What is sensory language?

• A type of language that only describes visual elements.

• Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.

• Language that focuses solely on auditory experiences.

• A form of language used in poetry that avoids sensory details.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which sense does the word 'rough' appeal to?

• Sight

• Sound

• Touch/Feel

• Taste

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sense does the word 'bright' appeal to?

• Hearing

• Taste

• Touch

• Sight

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is an example of a word that appeals to the sense of smell?

• Fragrant

• Melodic

• Colorful

• Bitter

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'slippery' describe?

• A surface that is difficult to hold or walk on, appealing to the sense of touch.

• A surface that is easy to grip and walk on, appealing to the sense of sight.

• A surface that is rough and uneven, appealing to the sense of hearing.

• A surface that is warm and inviting, appealing to the sense of smell.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What type of imagery is created by the phrase 'the thunder clapped loudly'?

• Sight

• Touch

• Sound

• Taste

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is the purpose of using sensory language in a story?

• To create a more immersive and engaging experience for the reader.

• To simplify the plot and make it easier to understand.

• To reduce the length of the story and make it more concise.

• To focus solely on the dialogue between characters.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

How does sensory language enhance writing?

• It helps readers visualize and experience the story more vividly.

• It makes the writing more complex and difficult to understand.

• It reduces the emotional impact of the narrative.

• It eliminates the need for descriptive details.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which sense is engaged by the phrase 'the buzzing of bees'?

• Sight

• Touch

• Sound

• Taste

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What type of imagery is created by the phrase 'the icy wind cut through my jacket'?

• Touch

• Sight

• Sound

• Taste

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5