Which of the following are descriptive writing techniques?

simile, metaphor, personification

Which of these contains a metaphor?

The powerful wind is a rocket that whooshes through the forest.

Which of these contains sensory detail?

The steaming, hot tea soothes my dry, scratchy throat.

Which sentence does NOT contain any descriptive language?

I feel disappointed when my friend does not win the writing contest.

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2nd-7th Grades Descriptive Techniques I

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1
This is an example of personification: Developing her theory, the scientist creates a thoughtful experiment.
True
False
2
Which of the following are descriptive writing techniques?
simile, metaphor, personification
introductory paragraph, body paragraph, concluding paragraph,
comma, period, semicolon
complex sentence, compound sentence, participial phrase
3
Why is it crucial to write descriptively?
We can make the process of writing more interesting for ourselves.
We can make our writing memorable to the reader.
We can give the reader a picture of what we mean.
All of the above
4
This is an example of show technique: As we ride a roller coaster, our hearts pound, and our eyes open wide.
True
False
5
What is an essential tool for creating descriptive language?
our imagination
a sunny day
a sharp pencil
a speedy internet connection
6
Which of these contains a metaphor?
The powerful wind blows through each green, leafy tree branch.
The powerful wind shouts at us to hurry inside.
The powerful wind is a rocket that whooshes through the forest.
The powerful wind in our hair feels like a fan blowing.
7
Which of these contains sensory detail?
The steaming, hot tea soothes my dry, scratchy throat.
She hears the birds outside her window.
After I run two miles along the trail, I feel tired.
In the morning, he puts on his socks.
8
Which sentence does NOT contain any descriptive language?
I feel disappointed when my friend does not win the writing contest.
The space station looks like a twinkling star in the sky.
Her effective essay begs me to change my mind about being selfish.
Because of the weather, she puts on her red, puffy jacket.
9
This is an example of sensory detail: If we plan an essay before we write it, benefits ensue.
True
False
10
This is an example of a simile: The aroma of cookies baking smells like a warm, cozy blanket.
False
True
11
What does "describe" mean?
to tell about
to study
to practice
to decide

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