Practice Descriptive Essays (2.1.1.2) - Module 2: Unleashing Your Writing Potential

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
List the five senses and provide an example of how to use each in a descriptive essay.
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Think about how you experience things every day!
Question 2.
What is freewriting?
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It's all about letting your thoughts flow!
3Question 3.
What aspect of descriptive essays helps create a vivid experience for the reader?
- Figurative language
- Argument development
- Thesis statements
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Think about how we emotionally connect to descriptions.
4Question 4.
True or False: Sensory details can only refer to sight and sound.
- True
- False
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Consider the different senses beyond just sight and sound.
Question 5.
Draft a descriptive essay paragraph that incorporates all five senses to describe a carnival atmosphere.
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Map out the senses you want to include before writing.
Question 6.
Using what you learned about brainstorming, create a mind map for a descriptive essay about your favorite holiday.
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Focus on connecting each idea and include sensory aspects.

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