Descriptive writing
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- Q1Which of the following is a key element of descriptive writing?Statistical analysisChronological orderPersuasive argumentsSensory details30s
- Q2What is the main purpose of using figurative language in descriptive writing?To summarize a textTo enhance imagery and emotionTo structure an argumentTo provide factual information30s
- Q3Which technique can be used to create a strong mood in descriptive writing?Listing eventsWord choiceCreating dialogueProviding statistics30s
- Q4Which sensory detail would best help a reader visualize a sunset?Vibrant hues of orange and pink spreading across the skyThe scent of blooming flowersThe sound of birds chirpingThe feeling of a cool breeze30s
- Q5What is an effective way to organize a descriptive essay?Summarizing a bookListing facts about the subjectChronologically telling a storyBy focusing on different aspects of the subject30s
- Q6Which of the following techniques helps to draw the reader into the scene in descriptive writing?Providing a summary at the endShowing rather than tellingFocusing only on the main characterUsing complex vocabulary30s
- Q7What is the effect of using similes and metaphors in descriptive writing?They create vivid comparisonsThey simplify the descriptionThey restrict imaginationThey confuse the reader30s
- Q8Which sensory detail would most effectively describe a bustling city street?The cacophony of honking cars and chatting pedestriansThe smell of fresh bread from a bakeryThe feeling of warmth from the sunThe sight of a single green tree30s
- Q9What role does the setting play in descriptive writing?It introduces the charactersIt serves as the main plotIt limits the storylineIt provides context and enhances the mood30s
- Q10What is an example of using personification in descriptive writing?The sun shone brightlyThe tree stood tallThe bird flew swiftlyThe wind whispered through the trees30s