Using Descriptive Language
Grade 8•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can replace vague words with specific and descriptive words to "show, don't tell" in my writing.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What does it mean to "show, don't tell" in writing, and why is it important?
2. Identify three of the five senses that descriptive language can engage, according to the video.
3. Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor, and provide an original example of each.
...and 4 more questions
Educational Video
How to write descriptively - Nalo Hopkinson
TED-Ed