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