untitledDescriptive Writing Quiz

Which of the five senses is used in this sentence? The warm juicy burger felt like heaven on my tongue.

• Taste

• Touch

• Sight

• Sound

Answer explanation

The sentence describes the experience of the burger on the tongue, which directly relates to the sense of taste. Therefore, the correct answer is Taste.

Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of SIGHT?

• rocky, hairy, drenched

• ticking, hissing, cracking

• thick, tender, smooth

• smokey, pungent, flowery

Answer explanation

The words 'rocky', 'hairy', and 'drenched' primarily evoke visual imagery, relating to how things look. In contrast, the other sets focus on sound or taste, making 'rocky, hairy, drenched' the correct choice for the sense of sight.

Barefoot, The warm mud molds my feet.

• see

• hear

• touch

• taste

Answer explanation

The phrase "The warm mud molds my feet" indicates a physical sensation, which relates to the sense of touch. Therefore, the correct answer is touch.

Which contains an adjective? (describes a person, place, object or thing)

• The blue boat.

• The rain falls.

• She sings loudly.

• The dog barks.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The blue boat.' because 'blue' is an adjective that describes the noun 'boat'. The other options do not contain adjectives.

The sensory details in a story are details that___

• use the five senses

• use dollars and cents

• use just sights and smells

• use big words

Answer explanation

The sensory details in a story are those that engage the five senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. This helps create a vivid and immersive experience for the reader, making the correct choice 'use the five senses'.

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

Answer explanation

Both statements about sensory details are true. They enhance writing by making it more vivid and engaging, and they specifically describe elements related to the five senses, enriching the reader's experience.

What does vivid writing always include?

• Sentences that appeal to your senses.

• Long sentences.

• Sentences that are easy to read.

• Sentences with rhyming words.

Answer explanation

Vivid writing includes sentences that appeal to your senses, creating strong imagery and emotional connections. This choice enhances the reader's experience, unlike the other options which do not focus on sensory engagement.

Phrase:
His heart was a block of ice.

• alliteration

• simile

• metaphor

• onomatopoeia

Answer explanation

The phrase 'His heart was a block of ice' compares his heart to ice, indicating coldness or lack of emotion. This is a metaphor, as it directly states one thing is another, rather than using 'like' or 'as' which would indicate a simile.

'The smell was disgusting.'  Choose the word that could replace disgusting. 

• Repugnant

• Floral

• Intriguing

• Delicious

Answer explanation

The word 'repugnant' means extremely distasteful or unacceptable, which aligns with the negative connotation of 'disgusting.' The other options, 'floral,' 'intriguing,' and 'delicious,' have positive meanings and do not fit.

Which of the following words is NOT a synonym for frightened?

• Terrified

• Startled

• Enraged

• Afraid

Answer explanation

The word 'enraged' means extremely angry, which is not related to fear. In contrast, 'terrified', 'startled', and 'afraid' all describe states of fear, making 'enraged' the correct choice as it is not a synonym for frightened.