Descriptive
Writing
Writing
What is descriptive writing?
A. A list of facts
B. Writing about an animal
C. Write as many words as possible
D. Using vivid details to help the reader visualize something
D. Using vivid details to help the reader visualize something
What is a simile?
Comparing two things using "like" or "as"
What are the three main parts of an essay?
Introduction, Body Paragraphs and Conclusion
What are the pronouns used in first person?
I, me, my, mine
Bonus Question for 100 Points: what kind of fruit is Tasty Tim?
What are the 3 colours of Candy Corn
White, Orange, Yellow
What are the five senses used in descriptive writing?
See, Smell, Taste, Hear and Touch
Which of these is an example of personification?
A. The boy was as fast as a cheetah.
B. The dog barked loudly.
C. The sun smiled down on us.
D. Sally sells seashells.
C. The sun smiled down on us
what is the purpose of the thesis statement?
Explains the main idea of your essay
RANDOM BONUS: How many siblings does Ms. Hubbert have?
What POV is used for manuals and instructions?
Second - pronouns you and your
What is the name of the most famous vampire?
Dracula
Which sentence is the MOST descriptive?
A. The dog ran really fast.
B. The dog was super big and fluffy.
C. The fluffy golden dog raced across the wet grass, its ears bouncing in the wind.
D. The dog went outside and ran across the yard.
C. The fluffy golden dog raced across the wet grass, its ears bouncing in the wind.
Explain why you chose this answer and receive a BONUS 100 POINTS!
What type of figurative language is this?
"Tasty Tim tiptoed towards the treats "
A. Simile
B. Alliteration
C. Personification
D. Metaphor
B. Alliteration
BONUS 100 Points: What University does Ms. Hubbert go to?
What is the first step in the pre-writing process?
Research
true or false: in third person POV the narrator is a character in the story?
FALSE: the narrator is an outside observer who is not a character in the story. BONUS!!!
Tell me pronouns used for third person for 100 BONUS POINTS!!!
What is the most popular kids' Halloween costume in 2026? A. Police Officer B. Ghost C. Spider Man D. Minion
C. Spider Man
True or False: a writer can use figurative language to help their reader visualize their story.
TRUE!
What is personification?
A. describing a person
B. gives human traits, emotions, or actions to non-human things
C. Describing something using only colours
D. Repeating the same beginning sound in nearby words
B. gives human traits, emotions, or actions to non-human things
True or False: Body paragraphs provide details and information that explain the main topic.
TRUE
what are the 3 types of third person? explain them
Objective - narrator does NOT know thoughts or feelings. Only reports on what can be seen and heard
Limited- narrator knows ONE characters thoughts and feelings
Omniscient- narrator knows ALL characters thoughts and feelings
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
A fruit, because it has seeds inside!
Make this sentence better and more descriptive. (add at least 2 descriptive words)
"The pizza tasted good"
example: "The hot, cheesy pizza tasted delicious, with a crispy golden crust and gooey melted cheese."
Create a sentence using TWO types of figurative language.
Example: The fluffy puppy bounced like a rubber ball as it happily danced around the room
Which of these would BEST belong in the conclusion of an essay about having a pet elephant?
A. My elephant has enormous ears and grey, wrinkly skin.
B. I found my elephant at a wildlife rescue centre.
C. My elephant eats breakfast every morning.
D. Having an elephant as a pet is an unforgettable experience, and I love every minute of it!
D. Having an elephant as a pet is an unforgettable experience, and I love every minute of it!
what type of third person is this story in? Explain
On Halloween night, three children walked up to a large, spooky house covered in cobwebs. A black cat jumped off the porch as the front door slowly creaked open. The children stepped inside, holding their candy buckets tightly. Suddenly, a skeleton fell out of the closet and landed on the floor.
Third person - objective. it is an outside narrator, describing what happened to the three children. The narrator do NOT know thoughts or feelings of any characters.
What is a group of crows called?
a murder