2G2 Descriptive Writing Review

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.

What does vivid writing always include?

• Sentences that appeal to your senses.

• Long sentences.

• Sentences that are easy to read.

• Sentences with rhyming words.

Stephanie fell and felt the sting as sharp thorns tore at her bare skin and clothes. What sense did the writer describe?

• smell

• sight

• sound

• touch

Read the sentence below and choose the words that best complete the description.

The noise was so loud that Sarah threw her hands over her ears. Though she screamed, she couldn't hear her own voice over the ________ drums.

• fast and quiet

• calm and soft

• banging and booming

• soft and delicate

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

What writing technique is being shown below?

The tree's leaves danced in the sky as the wind began to pick up speed.

• Personification

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

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 best describes a visual experience ?

• Golden rays of sunlight filtered through the leaves.

• The distant hum of traffic lulled him into a peaceful state.

• The chocolate melted on her tongue, releasing its rich sweetness.

• The freshly baked bread wafted through the bakery.

What is described as causing an emotional response ?

• The laughter of children.

• The violin's sad melody.

• Her perfume carrying hints of jasmine and vanilla.

• The spicy curry.

Which scent is described as invigorating in the image?

• The earthy scent of rain after a long drought.

• The perfume with hints of jasmine and vanilla.

• The campfire smoke.

• The freshly baked bread.