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Which of these sentences is FALSE about descriptive texts? They...
often use sensory details and figurative language.
describe a person/place for the reader to picture them
create vivid images in the reader’s mind.
describe a conflict between characters through images.
Which literary device is used in this sentence "His eyes blazed like the noon sun."
Oxymoron
Metaphor
Alliteration
Simile
What device is used in this phrase "His eyes were two stars shining in the vastness of the night."
synecdoche
simille
metaphor
metonymy
Which of these is NOT a reason why writers use a range of sensory details?
To make descriptions more vivid and immersive for the reader
To present events in a clear, step-by-step sequence
To help the reader visualise and connect with the scene
To appeal to the reader's experiences.
Which sentence does NOT use onomatopoeia?
The river rushed down the rocky hill.
The door creaked open in the silence.
The bees buzzed lazily around the garden.
The phone beeped 3 times before he answered.
Which device is being used in this sentence? “The pale moon glowed over the silent sea.”
Alliteration
Rhyme
Assonance
Onomatopoeia
Which TWO devices are used in this phrase? “The angry storm clawed at the fragile windows.”
Personification and tactile imagery
Alliteration and metaphor
Simile and auditory imagery
Metaphor and visual imagery
Which sentence does NOT use auditory imagery?
The engine roared as the car sped away.
The crowd whispered nervously in the hall.
The bells chimed softly in the distance.
The fog crept slowly across the field.
Which sentence does NOT use visual imagery?
The shadows flickered against the walls.
The thunder rumbled in the distance.
The bright colours shimmered in the sunlight.
The golden light stretched across the hills.
Which sentence does NOT use olfactory imagery?
The perfume drifted softly through the corridor.
The fabric felt rough against my skin.
A sharp, bitter smell lingered in the room.
The air was filled with the scent of fresh bread.
Which sentence does NOT use tactile imagery?
The icy wind brushed against my skin.
The sharp cry echoed across the valley.
The rough bark scraped my fingertips as I climbed.
The heavy heat pressed down on us all afternoon.
Which sentence does NOT use gustatory imagery?
The sweetness lingered long after the last bite.
The soup left a salty taste on my lips.
The meal was warm and filling after the long journey.
The sauce had a rich, slightly bitter flavour.
Which TWO devices are used in this phrase? “The fire danced wildly, casting golden shadows across the room.”
Alliteration and onomatopoeia
Metaphor and tactile imagery
Simile and auditory imagery
Personification and visual imagery
Her voice was silk, smooth and soothing in the quiet night.
Simile and auditory imagery
Alliteration and visual imagery
Personification and tactile imagery
Alliteration and auditory imagery
Which TWO devices are used in this phrase? “The cold, cruel wind cut through the silent street.”
Alliteration and personification
Metaphor and visual imagery
Simile and auditory imagery
Alliteration and tactile imagery
Which device is mainly used in this sentence? “The deep green leaves swayed in the evening breeze.”
Rhyme
Onomatopoeia
consonance
Alliteration
