What is the main purpose of descriptive writing in literature?

Exploring the Concept of Imagery

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To create vivid images and engage the reader's senses
To summarize the plot
To introduce the characters
To provide factual information
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In the quote from 'The Giver', what sensation is Jonas experiencing?
Happiness
Pain
Excitement
Confusion
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What imagery is used to describe Jonas's pain in 'The Giver'?
A gentle breeze
A cold breeze
A soft touch
A hatchet lodged in his leg
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In the quote from 'The Hunger Games', what does the character taste?
Bitter herbs
Sweet honeysuckle nectar
Sour lemon
Spicy chili
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How does the character in 'The Hunger Games' feel after tasting the honeysuckle?
Cold and shivering
Sad and lonely
Warm and nostalgic
Angry and frustrated
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a common effect of descriptive writing on readers?
It makes them forget the story
It confuses them
It transports them to a new place
It makes them feel bored
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What are the five senses that imagery appeals to?
Hearing, seeing, touching, tasting, and thinking
Smelling, hearing, seeing, touching, and feeling
Touching, tasting, hearing, seeing, and imagining
Touch, sight, taste, smell, and sound
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