Which of the following is NOT a sensory detail?

He was feeling worried about the next day.

Which sentence contains a simile?

Her smile was as bright as the sun.

What does 'vivid vocabulary' mean?

Using precise and expressive words

What is the best way to describe a setting?

Using sensory details to create an atmosphere.

What is an effective way to start a descriptive piece?

With an engaging hook that paints a picture

Why is varied sentence structure important in descriptive writing?

It makes the writing more engaging.

Which phrase best describes an eerie atmosphere?

A thick fog clung to the trees, muffling every sound.

What is the purpose of descriptive writing?

To create a vivid picture in the reader's mind

Which sentence uses 'show, not tell'?

Her hands trembled as she clutched the letter.

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3G3 Descriptive writing 2025

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1
Which of the following is NOT a sensory detail?
The sun set behind the hills, painting the sky in gold and crimson.
He was feeling worried about the next day.
The scent of fresh-baked bread filled the air.
The clock struck midnight.
2
Which sentence contains a simile?
He walked down the dark hallway.
The waves crashed against the shore.
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
She was furious.
3
What does 'vivid vocabulary' mean?
Using only simple words
Avoiding adjectives and adverbs
Writing in long paragraphs
Using precise and expressive words
4
What is the best way to describe a setting?
Telling the reader what to imagine.
Using sensory details to create an atmosphere.
Listing objects in the scene.
Simply stating where the story takes place.
5
What is an effective way to start a descriptive piece?
By summarising everything at the start
By stating the topic plainly
By listing adjectives
With an engaging hook that paints a picture
6
Which of the following techniques is useful in descriptive writing?
Using vague words
Writing in only short sentences
Alliteration
Avoiding adjectives
7
Why is varied sentence structure important in descriptive writing?
It is not important.
It makes the writing harder to understand.
It makes the writing longer.
It makes the writing more engaging.
8
Which phrase best describes an eerie atmosphere?
The sun shone brightly on the park.
Children played happily by the river.
A thick fog clung to the trees, muffling every sound.
She sat on the bench, reading a book.
9
Which literary device is used in 'The wind whispered through the trees'?
Metaphor
Alliteration
Simile
Personification
10
What is the purpose of descriptive writing?
To persuade the reader
To create a vivid picture in the reader's mind
To provide factual information
To argue a point
11
Which sentence uses 'show, not tell'?
She was very nervous.
She knew she was in trouble.
She felt scared.
Her hands trembled as she clutched the letter.

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