Descriptive Language in Narratives
Unknown Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can add descriptive language to my narrative to paint a clearer picture for the reader.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 5 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain what is meant by "descriptive language" in narratives and provide two examples of descriptive phrases that could enhance a story.
2. In the video, the metaphor "Billy's legs are noodles" is used. Create your own metaphor to describe a character's emotions and explain how it adds depth to the narrative.
3. Describe how engaging the senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) can improve a reader's experience. Provide an example of a sentence that uses at least three senses.
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Educational Video
How to write descriptively - Nalo Hopkinson
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