Practice Techniques For Descriptive Writing (2.1.2) - Module 2: Developing Writing Skills (Composition)

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Question 1.
List three sensory details you could use to describe a beach.
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Think about what you can see, hear, smell, feel, and taste.
Question 2.
What is a simile? Give an example.
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Remember, it uses 'like' or 'as' in the comparison.
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of descriptive writing?
- To inform
- To create vivid imagery
- To persuade
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Think about why you would use sensory details.
4Question 4.
True or false: A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as' for comparisons.
- True
- False
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Consider the definition of a metaphor.
Question 5.
Compose a 200-word descriptive piece about a thunderstorm, incorporating sensory details and at least two forms of figurative language.
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Consider how you can use sound, smell, sight, and touch to evoke emotions.
Question 6.
Write a paragraph where you describe a character's expression using personification and a simile.
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Make sure to include a comparison and attribute human traits to the character's feelings.

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