Worksheet: Descriptive Writing - Sensory Language

English
Grade 6
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the use of sensory language in descriptive writing for Grade 6 students, featuring exam-style questions.

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Worksheet: Descriptive Writing - Sensory Language

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Grade Grade 6
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Reading Passage

The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the kitchen, filling the air with a warm, comforting scent. The crust was golden and crispy, yielding softly under the touch of a knife. The soft, fluffy interior was almost melting in the mouth, with hints of butter and a whisper of honey. Outside, the gentle hum of the oven and the faint sound of rustling leaves from outside added to the cozy atmosphere.
1.
What sensory details does the author use to describe the bread's aroma?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify one example of imagery in the passage.
[2 marks]
3.
Which sense is primarily engaged when the author describes the crust as 'crispy'?
[1 mark]
Aa) Sight
Bb) Smell
Cc) Touch
Dd) Taste
4.
Explain how the description of the interior of the bread appeals to the reader’s senses.
[3 marks]
5.
Identify one literary device used in the passage and explain its effect.
[3 marks]
6.
Create a short descriptive paragraph about your favorite food, using at least three sensory details.
7.
List three techniques an author might use to evoke the sense of smell in descriptive writing.
[3 marks]
8.
Evaluate the effectiveness of sensory language in the passage. How does it enhance the reader’s experience?

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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