Descriptive Writing: Master the Art of Vivid Language

Question 1

Which type of figurative language uses the words 'like' or 'as' to compare two things?

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

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Onomatopoeia

Question 2

Imagine a breathtaking sunset. Use descriptive words to paint a picture with your words. Try using adjectives, adverbs, and figurative language to make your description come alive.

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The radiant orange sun gracefully descends towards the horizon, casting a fiery glow upon the tranquil sea.

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The sunset was lovely. The sky was a clear blue, and the sun was a fiery red.

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As the sun dipped below the horizon, the sky transformed into a canvas of darkness, adorned with twinkling stars.

Question 3

How can the words you choose make readers feel?

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Happy or sad

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Excited or scared

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The words don't affect how readers feel

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The words only affect how the story looks

Question 4

Which sentence uses a simile, a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

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The clouds were like cotton balls in the sky.

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The cat has soft fur.

Question 5

Which word is the most descriptive verb?

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Dance

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Walk

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Run

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Eat

Question 6

Which sentence is more descriptive and why?

Sentence 1: The sun was shining.
Sentence 2: The golden rays of the sun peeked through the clouds, casting a warm glow upon the meadow.

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Sentence 2, because it paints a more vivid image.

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Sentence 1, because it is shorter.

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Sentence 2, because it uses more adjectives.

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Both sentences are equally descriptive.

Question 7

When writing a description, what is the most important thing to start with?

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A clear and exciting first sentence?

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Lots of adjectives?

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Lots of fancy words like metaphors and similes?

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Writing in a certain order?

Question 8

Which words in the sentence help you imagine the smell of the flowers?

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The flowers smelled like roses.

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The flowers were beautiful and colorful.

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The flowers were next to the window.

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The flowers were tall and green.

Question 9

Descriptive writing is special because it helps us to:

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Create a clear picture in our minds

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Tell a story

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Teach people new things

Question 10

Let's imagine a forest. Which words help make it sound dark and scary? How could we change these words to make the forest feel happier and safer?

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dark, scary

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happy, safe

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the, and

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forest, a

Question 11

Which sentence paints the most exciting picture in your mind?

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The overjoyed child beamed with happiness.

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The child was happy.

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The child felt happy.

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The happy child was very happy.

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a reason we use descriptive writing?

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To convince someone to do something.

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To make our writing come alive with words.

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To make our writing more fun to read.

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To help someone understand what we are talking about.

Question 13

Which sentence creates a more vivid image in your mind?

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The bright, warm sun shone down on the sandy beach, making the sand sparkle like gold.

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The sun shone on the beach.

Question 14

Which sentence paints a more vivid picture of the food?

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The mouthwatering smell of the sizzling steak filled the air, making our tummies rumble with excitement.

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The food was yummy.

Question 15

Which sentence is more descriptive and engaging: 'The tall tree had many leaves and a rough trunk' or 'With its many leaves and rough trunk, the tall tree stood strong'?

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'With its many leaves and rough trunk, the tall tree stood strong'

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'The tall tree had many leaves and a rough trunk'

Question 16

Which sentence tells us how something is done?

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The man ran quickly.

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The car was blue.

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The tree was tall.

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The house was big.

Question 17

What is a special way to compare two things using words like 'like' or 'as'?

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

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A description using many adjectives

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A sentence that asks a question

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A word that describes a noun

Question 18

Which of these words is NOT a strong action word?

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walked

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jumped

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ran

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skipped

Question 19

Why do we use our senses in our writing?

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To help people see, hear, smell, taste, and feel what we're describing

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To make our writing more fun

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To show how smart we are

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To make our writing longer

Question 20

Which sentence uses a special way of speaking where something is described as something else?

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The wind howled like a banshee.

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The tree stood tall and proud.

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The leaves danced in the breeze.

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The sun shone brightly.

Question 21

What is the main reason we use describing words in our writing?

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To add details to our descriptions

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To make our writing more colorful

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To make our writing more persuasive

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To make our writing more formal

Question 22

Which word describes something?

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Beautiful

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Quickly

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Run

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And

Question 23

Which word tells how something is done?

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Slowly

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Happy

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Big

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The

Question 24

Which sentence uses special words to create a picture in your mind?

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The grass is greener than a leprechaun's hat.

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The sun is shining brightly.

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The tree is tall.

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The cat is chasing the mouse.

Question 25

Which word means very large?

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Big

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Small

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Medium

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Tiny

Question 26

Which sentence paints a clear picture in your mind?

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The park is a fun place to be with lots of trees and flowers.

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The park is green.

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I like to play in the park.

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The park is near my house.

Question 27

What makes your writing more exciting?

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Using many describing words.

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Using long sentences.

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Writing about boring things.

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Not using any punctuation.

Question 28

What is the main goal of descriptive writing?

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To describe something in detail

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To teach the reader something

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To convince the reader of something

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To entertain the reader

Question 29

Which word best describes the color of the sky on a sunny day?

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Cerulean

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Crimson

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Luminous

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Viridian

Question 30

Which word describes how the wind feels?

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Breezy

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Prickly

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Refreshing

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Fiery

Question 31

What is a simile?

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

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A story with an unexpected ending

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A description of a painting

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A type of poem

Question 32

What is a good descriptive word for a fluffy cloud?

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Feathery

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Large

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Snowy

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Solid

Question 33

Which sentence uses figurative language?

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The flowers sparkled like stars.

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The cat sat on the mat.

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The wind blew hard.

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The car drove down the road.

Question 34

Where might you find a rainbow?

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After a thunderstorm

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In the moonlight

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Under a table

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In a closet

Question 35

Which word describes the sound of a bird singing?

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Chirping

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Roaring

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Barking

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Squeaking

Question 36

Which word describes something that is very small?

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Tiny

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Gigantic

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Enormous

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Colossal

Question 37

Why do we use vivid and engaging descriptions in writing?

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To make the writing more interesting and enjoyable.

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To show off the writer's vocabulary.

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To teach the reader something new.

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To make the writing longer.

Question 38

Which of these is not a technique used in descriptive writing?

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Using paragraphs

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Using adjectives

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Using adverbs

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Using figurative language

Question 39

What is the main idea of descriptive writing?

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To describe something in detail

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To tell a story

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To persuade the reader

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To inform the reader

Question 40

Which word describes how something looks?

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Beautiful

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Quickly

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Loudly

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Slowly

Question 41

Which is an example of figurative language?

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The wind howled like a banshee.

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The tree was tall.

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The car was red.

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The dog barked loudly.

Question 42

How can you make a description more exciting?

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Use many details.

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Use vague words.

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Use general words.

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Use difficult words.

Question 43

Which is NOT a detail you can use to describe with your senses?

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The shape of a circle

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The smell of fresh-baked bread

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The sound of birds chirping

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The taste of chocolate

Question 44

What is the difference between an adjective and an adverb?

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An adjective describes a noun and an adverb describes a verb.

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An adverb describes a noun and an adjective describes a verb.

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An adjective describes a verb and an adverb describes a noun.

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There is no difference between an adjective and an adverb.

Question 45

How should you use figurative language in your writing?

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Sparingly

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As much as possible

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Only when you can't find the right words.

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Never

Question 46

What is most important when writing descriptive sentences?

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Using specific and vivid details

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Using many adjectives

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Using many adverbs

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Using complex sentences

Question 47

Which word could we use instead of 'said' to show that someone spoke very quietly?

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whispered

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talked

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yelled

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exclaimed

Question 48

How can you make your writing easy to understand?

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Use headings and subheadings to organize your writing.

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Write everything as one long paragraph.

Question 49

Which sentence best helps you imagine the sea?

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The waves danced across the ocean, their white tops sparkling in the sun.

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The sea was wet.

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I saw the sea.

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The ocean was blue.

Question 50

Descriptive writing helps us imagine things in our minds. How does it do this?

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It uses special words that make us think of colors and sounds.

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It tells us exactly what to imagine.

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It uses magic spells to make us see things.

Question 51

Which sentence paints a more vivid picture?

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The flower's petals glowed like rubies.

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The flower is red.

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The flower swayed in the breeze.

Question 52

It's very cold outside. What word can you use to describe this?

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Cold

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Hot

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Warm

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Mild

Question 53

Which of these words describes how something is done?

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Slowly

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Beautiful

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Happy

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Car

Question 54

Which of these is NOT a type of figurative language we use to make our writing more interesting?

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Noun

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Idiom

Question 55

Why do we use vivid and colorful words in our writing?

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To help our readers picture and feel what we're describing

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To make our readers fall asleep

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To show off how many big words we know

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To make our writing sound boring

Question 56

What is a simile?

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

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A comparison without using 'like' or 'as'

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A question

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A statement that is not true

Question 57

Which of these sentences uses a simile?

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The car was as fast as a cheetah.

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The car was red.

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The car was very big.

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The car was parked in the driveway.

Question 58

What's the best word to describe how you feel when you're really happy?

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Overjoyed

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Sad

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Excited

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Grumpy

Question 59

Which of these words means the opposite of 'beautiful'?

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Ugly

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Pretty

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Nice

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Lovely

Question 60

What color is the clear part of the sky on a sunny day?

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Blue

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Green

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Yellow

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Red

Question 61

Which sentence uses a comparison?

Accepted Answer

The tree was tall like a giraffe.

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The sun was bright.

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The wind was blowing softly.

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The dog was barking at the mailman.

Question 62

Which sentence uses a simile?

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The tree was tall like a giraffe.

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The sun was bright.

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The wind was blowing softly.

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The dog was barking at the mailman.

Question 63

Which sentence uses a metaphor?

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The wind was whispering secrets.

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The sun was bright.

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The tree was tall like a giraffe.

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The dog was barking at the mailman.

Question 64

Which sentence uses vivid and exciting words?

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The sun was shining brightly, warming the earth and the people on it.

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The sun was up.

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The sun was shining brightly.

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The sun was shining brightly, warming the earth.