Why does an author usually include description in a piece of writing?

To help the reader imagine a person, place, or thing

Which of the following is NOT an effect of using sensory language in writing?

The reader has no understanding of a text’s setting.

The effect of imagery in literature is...

To bring specific pictures into the mind of the reader.

What is the best definition of sensory language?

Words used to help reader imagine an image, action, or scene

Which is the best definition of description?

words used to create mental images

All of the following statements about imagery are true EXCEPT...

Imagery is a very specific technique that is used only by a few poets.

How does description most directly affect a piece of writing?

It enriches the story with details.

Sensory language uses details from the five senses to

add color and depth to the writing.

A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze

This is imagery because it creates an image of how the daffodils are moving

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1
Imagery is created through all of the following except
similes
sensory details
questions
metaphors
2
Why does an author usually include description in a piece of writing?
To increase the level of suspense
To help the reader imagine a person, place, or thing
To convince the reader to take an action
To teach important steps in a new skill or ability
3
Which of the following is NOT an effect of using sensory language in writing?
The reader is able to create an image in his or her mind.
The reader can clearly describe a text’s action and setting.
The reader is able to see or connect with an image.
The reader has no understanding of a text’s setting.
4
Sensory language is often designed to appeal to a reader’s
prior experience
imagination
goals for reading
experience of sight
5
The effect of imagery in literature is...
To make a poem more difficult to understand.
To bring specific pictures into the mind of the reader.
To relay information as quickly as possible.
To convince the audience to do a certain action.
6
What is the best definition of sensory language?
Words used to help reader imagine an image, action, or scene
Expressions that clarify complicated technical terms
Terms that appeal to a reader’s sense of logic and reason
Phrases that compare two items or concepts to each other
7
Which is an example of sensory language that appeals to a person’s sense of sight?
creeking
moist
colorful
quiet
8
Which is the best definition of description?
Words used to develop suspense
words used to create mental images
Words used to appeal to the reader’s sense of hearing
Words used to define technical terms
9
All of the following statements about imagery are true EXCEPT...
Imagery may use metaphors and similes to create strong visual details.
Imagery can be used in both poetry and narrative.
Imagery is a very specific technique that is used only by a few poets.
Imagery is a general term that includes many techniques that writers use.
10
Sensory language is often designed to appeal to a reader’s sense of
wonder
humor
logic
taste
11
Engaging the reader is the primary purpose of
sensory language
informational writing
reasoned argument
credible sources
12
How does description most directly affect a piece of writing?
It enriches the story with details.
It makes the essay more credible.
It inserts clues into the mystery.
It inspires readers to begin writing.
13
Sensory language uses details from the five senses to
add color and depth to the writing.
explain a character’s actions in a story.
help readers compare and contrast two ideas.
develop a plot’s conflict and resolution.
14
All of the following features of writing can create imagery EXCEPT...
A descriptive detail
A metaphor
A question mark (?)
A simile
15
Sensory language is typically added to a piece of writing in order to
interest the reader
challenge the reader
educate the reader
convince the reader
16
Which word describes the technique an author uses to a scene that readers are able to imagine?
poetic
tone
imagery
evidence
17
What is the term for when an author uses clear, vivid details in a piece of writing?
theme
description
simile
conflict
18
A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze
This is imagery because it creates an image of how the daffodils are moving
This is imagery because it shows how the daffodils symbolize happiness
This is imagery because it makes the reader think of other daffodils
This is imagery because it helps the reader infer the color of the daffodil
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What is the term used in literature for the words that create mental images?
similes
senses
imagery
pictures
20
Which is an example of sensory language that appeals to a person’s sense of smell?
minty
lacey
hairy
fluffy
21
What sense do the words chattering, quacking, and screeching appeal to?
Touch
Taste
Smell
Sound
22
Which of the following phrases uses sensory language?
the car stopped
right next to the bus stop
sputtering to a smokey halt
in the middle of the road

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