True/False
We should not use sensory language or figurative language in creative writing because it should be boring.
False! We want our writing to be interesting
A simile uses the words ____ or _____ to compare an object or idea with another.
"Like" or "as"
What type of sensory language is used here?
The vase fell to the floor with a crash!"
Hearing
What is a mental picture?
What someone sees in their mind while they are reading
When people read our writing, they visualize what we wrote in their mind.
True!
Which sentence uses alliteration:
a) Gary gathered the garbage
b) I like cats and dogs.
a, Gary gathered the garbage
What type of sensory language is used here:
"She inhaled the sweet aroma of the flowers crushed under the vase"
Smell
Use 3 visualizing words to describe a dog.
Answers will vary: fluffly, large, small, smelly, quick, excited
Metaphors describe something using "like" or "as"
False! similes use "like" or "as"
Is this a metaphor or a simile?
Her heart is gold.
metaphor, does not use "like" or "as"
What are the 5 senses?
sight, smell, touch, taste, hearing
What do you see in your mind when you read this:
A small, fuzzy animal appeared from its home. It had long ears sticking straight up. It hopped from place to place and ventured out to nibble on grass.
a bunny
There are 4 senses.
False! We have 5 senses.
Snap! Crackle! Pop!
Is this onomatopoeia or hyperbole?
What type of sensory language is being used here?
"I bit into the salty chips with a satisfying crunch"
Taste
Describe the statue of liberty using 3 visualizing words.
(answers will vary) tall, green, giant, looming, epic
"Crash! Bang! Boom!" is onomatopoeia
True
Why do we use figurative language in our writing?
We use figurative language in our writing for the sake of dramatic effect. It makes our writing more interesting!
What type of sensory language is being used here?
The pieces of the vase glittered in reds and golds all over the floor.
Your mind focuses its mental images mainly on character and ____.
Setting