Language arts unit 5 lesson 4 quick check
1. What is the main purpose of descriptive writing?
a) To entertain the reader with a story
b) To inform the reader with facts and details
c) To persuade the reader to take a certain viewpoint
d) To create a vivid image or sensory experience for the reader
Answer: d) To create a vivid image or sensory experience for the reader
2. Which of the following is an example of descriptive writing?
a) A persuasive essay arguing for stricter gun control laws
b) A news article reporting on the latest scientific discoveries
c) A poem describing the beauty of a sunset
d) A business letter requesting a meeting with a potential client
Answer: c) A poem describing the beauty of a sunset
3. What does it mean to "show, not tell" in descriptive writing?
a) To use vivid language and sensory details to create a clear image for the reader
b) To explicitly state the emotions or actions of the characters
c) To provide statistics and evidence to support a claim
d) To summarize events or information in a concise manner
Answer: a) To use vivid language and sensory details to create a clear image for the reader