6.3.1.2 - Sensory Details
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Practice Questions
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What are sensory details?
💡 Hint: Think about how you describe what you see, hear, feel, smell, and taste.
List three sensory details you might use in writing about a beach.
💡 Hint: Consider all your senses when describing.
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What purpose do sensory details serve in writing?
💡 Hint: Think about how details can transport readers.
True or False: Imagery refers only to visual descriptions.
💡 Hint: Consider how you experience different sensations.
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Compose a short narrative using at least three distinct sensory details that convey a particular emotion.
💡 Hint: Think about how you want your readers to feel.
Critique a piece of writing based on its use of sensory details. Discuss strengths and areas for improvement.
💡 Hint: Look for vivid imagery and emotional engagement.
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