Category 1: Sensory Seekers
"Crunchy," "loud," and "whispering" appeal to this sense.
Hearing
This sentence should introduce your topic without giving away every detail.
Sentence 1 (Opening Sentence)
An adjective for the ocean that starts with the letter A.
Azure
Upgrade the word "Good" to describe a tropical meal.
Delicious, Delectable, Savory
Fix this: "The beach was very pretty and nice."
(e.g., "The beach was radiant and tranquil.")
Which sense would you use "Salty," "Zesty," or "Bitter" for?
Taste
Sentence 4 in our map is dedicated to this sense.
Sentence 4 (Smell)
Use the adjective "Lush" in a sentence about a jungle.
(e.g., "The lush jungle was full of colorful birds.")
Upgrade the word "Blue" to describe the sky.
Azure
Add 2 adjectives: "The _____ sun shone over the _____ sand."
(e.g., "The radiant sun shone over the velvety sand.")
"Velvety," "Prickly," and "Chilly" are adjectives for this sense.
Feel (Touch)
This sentence (Sentence 7) should wrap up the paragraph and leave a final impression.
Closing Sentence
"Pristine" means clean and untouched. Use it to describe the beach.
(e.g., "We stepped onto the pristine, white sand.")
Upgrade the word "Hot" to describe the tropical air.
Sultry, Balmy, Scorching
Fix this: "I heard a loud noise by the water." (Make it more descriptive!)
(e.g., "The thunderous waves crashed against the jagged rocks.")
"Aromatic," "Stinky," and "Fresh" appeal to this sense.
Smell
If I am writing about the sound of waves, which sentence number am I on?
Sentence 3 (Hearing)
What does the adjective "Verdant" describe in a tropical picture?
Greenery/Vegetation/Plants
Upgrade the word "Green" to describe a palm tree.
Emerald, Verdant, Vibrant
Change this "Tell" to a "Show": "The island was peaceful."
(e.g., "The only sound was the gentle swaying of palms and the soft lap of the tide.")
Identify the two adjectives here: "The golden sun set over the calm water."
Golden, Calm
Why is the order of Sentences 2 through 6 important for the reader?
It creates a "sensory journey" or "mental picture" for the reader.
Use the word "Idyllic" to describe a vacation spot.
(e.g., "The private island was an idyllic escape.")
Upgrade the word "Clear" to describe the water.
Crystalline, Pellucid, Transparent
Create an Opening Sentence (Sentence 1) for a paragraph about a volcano.
(e.g., "Smoke billowed from the summit of the sleeping giant.")