Five Senses and Writing Poetry

Why is it beneficial to use the five senses in writing?

• It makes the writing more complex.

• It makes the writing longer.

• It helps the reader imagine the scene better.

• It uses fewer adjectives.

What is the first sense used to describe the apple in the video?

• Sight

• Smell

• Taste

• Touch

How does the narrator describe the sound of eating an apple?

• A soft whisper

• A loud crunch

• A gentle hum

• A quiet rustle

What color is used in the example of a color poem?

• Yellow

• Green

• Blue

• Pink

Which of the following is NOT a sensory description used for the color pink in the poem?

• Looks like a flamingo on one leg

• Feels like a fuzzy blanket

• Tastes like chocolate

• Sounds like popping bubble gum