Practice Techniques for Descriptive Writing - 2.1.2 | Module 2: Developing Writing Skills (Composition) | ICSE Grade 8 English
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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

List three sensory details you could use to describe a beach.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what you can see, hear, smell, feel, and taste.

Question 2

Easy

What is a simile? Give an example.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember, it uses 'like' or 'as' in the comparison.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main purpose of descriptive writing?

  • To inform
  • To create vivid imagery
  • To persuade

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about why you would use sensory details.

Question 2

True or false: A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as' for comparisons.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the definition of a metaphor.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Compose a 200-word descriptive piece about a thunderstorm, incorporating sensory details and at least two forms of figurative language.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how you can use sound, smell, sight, and touch to evoke emotions.

Question 2

Write a paragraph where you describe a character's expression using personification and a simile.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Make sure to include a comparison and attribute human traits to the character's feelings.

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