Descriptive Writing (Year 10)

Question 1

Which sentence uses SHOW not TELL?

Accepted Answer

Sweat soaked my t-shirt

Question 2

Which is an example of sensory language?

Accepted Answer

I love the smell of minty breath, icy, sweet and refreshing.

Question 3

Which sentence uses SHOW not TELL?

Accepted Answer

With every step I took, my stomach wrapped itself in knots.

Question 4

Which of the following are examples of sensory language?

Accepted Answer

The cool marble floor numbed her feet, sending shivers up her spine., The coarse rock was rough against my palm, as if coated in sandpaper., The sun was a fiery orb, casting a warm golden glow on the fields., The pungent aroma of garlic and onions wafted from the kitchen,

Question 5

For Section C, you should aim to write about 300 words?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

Show, Don't Tell...

Accepted Answer

helps the audience imagine your experiences

Question 7

Descriptive writing should include

Accepted Answer

Precise verbs, Specific nouns, colourful adjectives

Question 8

What is sensory language?

Accepted Answer

Words and phrases that help you visualize with your senses

Question 9

Why might a writer use juxtaposition?

Accepted Answer

All of the Above

Question 10

In Section C, you can choose to write which of the following?

Accepted Answer

a description, a story, a discursive essay

Question 11

Resplendent means being rebellious or angry.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

In descriptive writing, what is the number one rule to remember?

Accepted Answer

Show don't Tell

Question 13

How many SPaG marks are there in Section C?

Accepted Answer

10

Descriptive Writing (Year 10)

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Descriptive Writing (Year 10)

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