Writing Techniques Quiz

What do descriptive details do in writing?

• Paint pictures

• Add humor

• Create suspense

• Simplify text

What is the overall effect of using strong verbs, descriptive details, and figurative language in writing?

• Makes stories memorable

• Makes stories confusing

• Makes stories boring

• Makes stories short

Which of the following is an upgraded verb for "went"?

• Whispered

• Trudged

• Gazed

• Came

What is a more descriptive verb for "said"?

• Emerged

• Stared

• Whispered

• Tiptoed

Choose an upgraded verb for "was".

• Became

• Shuffled

• Peered

• Wandered

Select a more vivid verb for "looked".

• Mumbled

• Gazed

• Sprinted

• Transformed

Which verb is an alternative for "walked"?

• Shouted

• Peered

• Strutted

• Emerged

Which of the following words is a synonym for "said" when used in a questioning manner?

• Declared

• Inquired

• Protested

• Whispered

What is a synonym for "went" that suggests moving quickly?

• Strolled

• Meandered

• Bolted

• Trudged

What is an example of transforming a simple description using sensory details for "The day was hot"?

• The sun scorched my skin as sweat trickled down my back

• The sun was shining brightly

• It was a sunny day

• The temperature was high