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Creativity / Descriptive writing / Grade 2 / cd201

Choose Details a Reader Can Sense

Replace broad words with concrete sights, sounds, and textures.

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Think about what a character can see, hear, smell, taste, or feel in the scene. Choose a detail that fits the intended sense and makes the description more specific.

Worked example

Instead of 'The bell was loud,' write 'The bell's clang echoed down the hall.' The sound detail helps a reader imagine the moment.

1. Which detail describes a sound? The path was gray Gravel crunched under each step The path curved left

2. Which detail describes a texture? The scarf felt soft and fuzzy The scarf was red The scarf hung on a hook

3. Which detail describes a smell? The orange rolled away The orange had six seeds The orange peel gave off a sharp citrus scent

4. Which is more specific than 'The light was pretty'? The light was very nice Golden light made stripes across the floor The light was something

5. Which detail best fits a quiet snowy morning? Snow lay in smooth white layers on the steps Hot sand burned the beach A summer sun dried the desert

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