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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of sensory details?
To make the text more detailed and interesting
To help the reader imagine the events in the text
To have the reader understand what characters are going through
All of these.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following describes the sense of smell.
He bit into the juicy apple.
His breath was minty fresh when we spoke.
His eyes were as blue as the ocean.
He was singing like an injured cat.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which one of these sentences uses the sense of touch?
The fruit tasted sweet.
We heard a dog barking next door.
The thorn on the rose felt sharp.
The smell of pepper stings brought tears to his eyes.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich sensory detail does this statement appeal to?
The sweet perfume of the flowers filled the room.sighttouchtastesmell - 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich sensory detail does this statement appeal to?
The sun's rays warmed my face as I stepped outside.smellsighttouchtaste - 6. Multiple Choice
Which is the BEST example of a sensory detail?
There was rattling thunder and a flash of lightning.
Slowly I started to understand what he was saying.
A magic wand broke in half.
The assignment was not fun for me.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich sensory detail does this statement appeal to?
The monster had bright green, scaly skin with purple freckles, and orange tufts of fur on his head.tastesighttouchsmell - 8. Multiple ChoiceThese are examples of which sense?
loud, crunch, bark, slam, boomtouchsoundsmelltaste - 9. Multiple Choice
These are examples of which sense?
aroma, scent, perfume, stench
taste
sound
smell
sight
- 10. Multiple Choice
These are examples of which sense?
soft, cold, rough, smooth
taste
sight
sound
touch
- 11. Multiple Choice
These are examples of which sense?
sour, sweet, tangy, delicious, salty
taste
smell
sight
touch
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThese are examples of which sense?
bright, dark, shiny, dull, colorfulsoundsighttastetouch - 13. Multiple Choice
Which sensory detail does this statement appeal to?
The warm juicy burger was like heaven to my hungry stomach.
taste
touch
sight
smell
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which sensory detail does this statement appeal to?
The firework boomed loudly, shaking the house.
sound
sight
touch
taste
- 15. Multiple ChoiceIt was too dark to see in the cave, but I tasted the tang of salt on my lips. I must be near the ocean! Excited, I moved toward the salty spray.
What sense did the writer describe?smellsoundtastesight - 16. Multiple ChoiceA writer describes the smell of a forest fire. Which of the following would be a good sensory detail to include?the number of forests that there are in townthe fear that she has about the fire spreadingthe strong and smoky smell reminds her of toasting marshmallowsthe number of times she's been to the forest
- 17. Multiple ChoiceLando couldn't believe it. The beast couldn't be from this world. It was at least 10 feet tall and moving with more speed than any two-legged animal that Lando knew of.
What sense did the writer describe?smellsightsoundtouch - 18. Multiple Choice
Barefoot, the warm mud molded to my feet.
What sense did the writer describe?
see
hear
touch
taste
- 19. Multiple Choice
By mistake, I grabbed a pink sticky mound of gum from under the table.
What sense did the writer describe?
hear
taste
smell
touch
- 20. Multiple Choice
The tiny red ant climbed up the broken limb. Which sense is being described?
What sense did the writer describe?
sight
sound
smell
hearing
- 21. Multiple Choice
What sensory detail helps describe an emotion/feeling?
Fearful tears pricked at my red eyes.
The soft cat rubbed against my leg.
Warm doughnuts came out of the fryer.
The clang of the pan echoed through the kitchen.
- 22. Multiple Choice
What sensory detail helps describe an emotion/feeling?
Cold lotion softened my rough skin.
Her quiet voice was impossible to hear.
My stomach flipped as I prepared to give my speech.
Crunchy toast left crumbs on my shirt.
- 23. Multiple Choice
What sensory detail helps describe an emotion/feeling?
Goosebumps covered my arms as I entered the haunted house.
The mouse scurried into a hole in the floor.
The fridge door was left wide open, ruining the food inside.
The hard bench was rough against my back.
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