Descriptive Writing: Sensory Language
English
GCSE
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A worksheet focusing on the use of sensory language within descriptive writing for GCSE students.
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Descriptive Writing: Sensory Language
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Understanding Sensory Language
The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the open window, mingling with the crisp morning air. The warm, soft bread was slightly crusty on the outside, yet delightfully tender within. As I took a bite, the rich, buttery taste exploded on my palate, and the gentle crunch of the crust added a satisfying texture to each mouthful.
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Identify three examples of sensory language in the passage and specify which sense each relates to.
[3 marks]2.
Explain how the description of the bread’s texture enhances the imagery in the passage.
[2 marks]B
Analysis of Sensory Techniques
The forest was alive with the scent of damp earth and moss, while the rustling leaves whispered secrets as the wind moved through them. The ground beneath my feet felt cool and sticky, each step sinking softly into the muddy trail.
1.
Identify and classify the sensory language used for each sense in the extract.
[3 marks]2.
What effect do the descriptions of the leaves and ground have on the reader’s experience?
[2 marks]C
Creative Writing: Sensory Description Prompt
Using the prompts below, write a descriptive paragraph that vividly captures a scene using sensory language.
1.
Write a paragraph of approximately 15 lines that vividly describes your chosen scene using sensory language.
2.
Checklist for your descriptive paragraph: List the sensory details you plan to include.
[2 marks]D
Identifying Techniques in Descriptive Writing
The sunset painted the sky with streaks of fiery orange and soft pink, each hue blending into the next like a gentle whisper. The breeze carried the scent of blooming jasmine, wrapping around me like a warm shawl. In the distance, the waves crashed rhythmically, their roar echoing in my ears.
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Identify the use of at least two figures of speech or literary devices that enhance sensory impressions in the passage.
[3 marks]2.
Explain how these devices contribute to the overall imagery.
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