Worksheet on Descriptive Writing: Sensory Language in Science Fiction

English
Grade 6
10 questions
~20 mins
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This worksheet explores the use of sensory language in descriptive writing within a science fiction context, enhancing students' ability to create vivid imagery.

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Worksheet on Descriptive Writing: Sensory Language in Science Fiction

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Grade Grade 6
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Understanding Sensory Language in Science Fiction

In the distant future, the spaceship’s interior shimmered with iridescent lights, casting a cool, electric glow across the metallic walls. The air was thick with the scent of ozone and burning circuits, while the hum of the engines vibrated through the floor like a rhythmic pulse. Outside the viewports, planets spun in the darkness, their surfaces glowing with strange, neon hues. The crew members could feel the soft tremor of the ship as it navigated through the cosmic storm, their senses heightened by the alien environment.
1.
What sensory details does the author use to describe the spaceship's interior?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify the phrase that describes the sound inside the spaceship.
[2 marks]
3.
How does the description of outside planets enhance the scene?
[2 marks]
4.
What effect does the phrase 'the soft tremor of the ship' have on the reader?
[2 marks]
5.
Identify one example of visual imagery and explain its impact.
[2 marks]
6.
How does sensory language contribute to the sci-fi atmosphere in the passage?
[2 marks]
7.
List one example of auditory imagery from the passage.
[2 marks]
8.
In your own words, explain why sensory descriptions are important in science fiction writing.
[3 marks]
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Creative Writing: Descriptive Scene in Space

Imagine you are an astronaut exploring an alien planet. Write a descriptive paragraph using sensory language to depict the scene. Use at least three senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste).
1.
Write a detailed description of your environment using sensory details.
[15 marks]
2.
Checklist for your writing: Have you included sensory details related to at least three senses? Is your description vivid and engaging? Does it create a clear image of the alien environment?
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Created
1/1/2026
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