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Question 1

Two non-fiction exceptions that may create rich sensory images using figurative language are...

Accepted Answer

a biography or diary entry

Question 2

True or False? Descriptive writing is usually found in fiction texts.

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True. Sensory details help put the reader in the character's shoes.

Question 3

A common feature of descriptive writing is present tense. Why might an author choose to write in present tense?

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To make the events feel like they are happening in real time., To make the reader feel like they're right there amongst the action.

Question 4

Do authors sometimes break these rules?

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Yes. They make decisions to suit or challenge their audience.

Question 5

How is descriptive writing structured?

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In a poetic form such as a haiku, free verse poem or couplet., With an orientation, body paragraphs and ending.

Question 6

What are some features of descriptive writing?

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Descriptive detail, e.g. senses OR technical language., Begins with an engaging sentence that gives clear details about the topic., Uses a factual OR informal tone to hook the reader in.

Question 7

Descriptive writing is a genre or type of writing that...

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tries to activate the readers' 5 senses to place them in the scene., uses descriptive adjectives, adverbs, verbs and figurative language., is intended to create a vivid and precise picture in the reader's mind.

Question 8

Descriptive writing in non-fiction texts usually...

Accepted Answer

uses precise, technical or scientific language to build a clear picture.

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