Why do writers use sensory language? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
to help expand the readers' vocabularies
to help expand the readers' vocabularies
to make the writing boring to read
to make the writing boring to read
to provide greater detail to a narrative
to provide greater detail to a narrative
to make the writing more interesting and vivid
to make the writing more interesting and vivid
to persuade the reader of an opinion
Correct answers:
- to provide greater detail to a narrative
- to make the writing more interesting and vivid
Touch
Taste and smell.
They allow the reader to feel as if he or she is in the story.
Which of the senses do the words bumpy and soft appeal to?(1 point)
Responses
touch
touch
smell
smell
sound
sound
sight
sight
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Question
If a student were going to write about their favorite food, they would want to include sensory language that focuses on(1 point)
Responses
taste and smell.
taste and smell.
sight and sound.
sight and sound.
sound and touch.
sound and touch.
touch and sight.
touch and sight.
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Why do writers use language that appeals to the five senses in their writing?(1 point)
Responses
They allow the reader to discuss what is happening in the story with others.
They allow the reader to discuss what is happening in the story with others.
They allow the reader to feel as if he or she is in the story.
They allow the reader to feel as if he or she is in the story.
They allow the reader to directly understand the author's point of view.
They allow the reader to directly understand the author's point of view.
They allow the reader to find hidden clues in the story.