Practice Using Figurative Language And Sensory Details (2.2.3) - Module 2: Unleashing Your Writing Potential

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
Define 'simile.'
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Look for comparisons that use 'like' or 'as.'
Question 2.
Provide an example of personification.
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Think about giving human traits to something non-human.
3Question 3.
What is a metaphor?
- A type of simile
- A direct comparison stating one thing is another
- A story's plot device
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Think of direct comparisons.
4Question 4.
True or False: Sensory details only relate to sights.
- True
- False
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Consider all the senses!
Question 5.
Create a descriptive paragraph using at least three different types of figurative language and including sensory details.
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Combine different elements for a rich description.
Question 6.
Critique a fellow student's description, focusing on the effectiveness of their figurative language and sensory details.
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Evaluate whether the details engage multiple senses.

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