P-maker-Sensory Description

Which of the following is a good example of sensory description?

• The cat sat on the mat.

• The soft, fluffy cat purred gently as it curled up on the warm mat.

• There is a cute cat on the mat.

• Cats like to sleep on mats.

Sensory description involves using details related to the ____.

• five senses

• opinions and thoughts

• facts and data

• imagination and creativity

Which sentence uses visuals (sight) sensory details?

• The cake smelled like vanilla and fresh sugar.

• The old floor creaked under my feet.

• The lemonade was sour and refreshing.

• The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of pink and orange.

The road is wet and ______; please be careful.

• chilly

• soothing

• slippery

• bland

The market was filled with _______ colors, from the bright red tomatoes to the golden yellow mangoes, creating a lively atmosphere.

• vibrant

• furry

• zesty

• shadowy

The ________ smell of garlic and onions filled the kitchen as the chef prepared the meal.

• scented

• pungent

• squeaky

• piercing

The garden was filled with the ________ smell of blooming roses, making the evening walk delightful.

• faint

• stinky

• fragrant

• damp

The old wooden floor made a ______ sound with every step I took in the dark hallway.

• squeaky

• scorching

• aromatic

• chewy

Which of these best describes sense of touch?

• The sun was bright and yellow.

• The music played softly in the background.

• The blanket was warm and fuzzy against my skin.

• The lemonade tasted extremely sour.

A big, furry monster stood in the dark cave. It had two round eyes and a wide, toothy smile. Its long arms ended in sharp claws. A short tail wagged behind it. The monster’s blue fur looked soft, but its loud roar shook the ground!