Descriptive text

What is the purpose of a descriptive text?

• To explain how something works

• To describe a person, place, or thing in detail

• To tell a story with a moral

• To persuade someone to do something

Which of the following is a characteristic of a descriptive text

• It uses lots of dialogue

• It provides arguments and facts

What type of language should be used in a descriptive text?

• Formal and technical language

• Persuasive and emotional language

• Detailed and sensory language

• Simple and general language

Which sentence is an example of a good descriptive sentence?

• The sky looked nice.

• I saw the sky outside.

• The sky was a bright, clear blue, and the sun was shining brightly.

• The sky was blue

Which of the following is not usually included in a descriptive text?

• Vivid adjectives and adverbs

• Emotions or feelings

• Sensory details (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch)

• Chronological events

What is the structure of a typical descriptive text?

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• Introduction, explanation, opinion

• Introduction, steps, conclusion

• Problem, solution, evaluation

Which of the following words is most commonly used in descriptive writing?

• Loudly

• Soft

• Quickly

• Colorful

In a descriptive text about a city, which of the following might you describe?

• The economic status of the city

• The events that occurred in the city

• The weather, buildings, and streets

• The history of the city

What does the word "vibrant" most likely describe in a descriptive text?

• A quiet and peaceful atmosphere

• A lively and bright scene or color

• A feeling of sadness

• A dark and mysterious place

Which of these is an example of describing a person in a descriptive text?

• "John is tall and has short black hair. His eyes are green, and he usually wears a red jacket."

• "John works at a bank and is very professional."

• "John enjoys playing football every weekend."