Descriptive Essay (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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Why should you jot down a quick plan before writing your descriptive essay?
Why should you jot down a quick plan before writing your descriptive essay?
To maintain clear focus & enhance marks
What is the primary purpose of using adjectives in descriptive writing?
What is the primary purpose of using adjectives in descriptive writing?
Create vivid images
What does the 'Rule of Three' technique involve?
What does the 'Rule of Three' technique involve?
Grouping ideas in threes
Which words are used in similes to make comparisons?
Which words are used in similes to make comparisons?
'Like' or 'as'
How do metaphors differ from similes?
How do metaphors differ from similes?
Direct comparisons without 'like'/'as'
What does personification involve in descriptive writing?
What does personification involve in descriptive writing?
Giving human qualities to non-humans
Which key principle should you remember for descriptive writing?
Which key principle should you remember for descriptive writing?
Show don't Tell
Which techniques work best for describing sounds in sensory experience?
Which techniques work best for describing sounds in sensory experience?
Onomatopoeia, Alliteration, Sibilance
Which techniques are recommended for describing touch in sensory experience?
Which techniques are recommended for describing touch in sensory experience?
Personification, Anthropomorphism, Adj.
How does a descriptive essay differ from a short story?
How does a descriptive essay differ from a short story?
Focuses on vivid description vs. plot
What should an engaging opening in your introduction start with?
What should an engaging opening in your introduction start with?
Observation, question, or anecdote
What should your conclusion contain to create a powerful closing?
What should your conclusion contain to create a powerful closing?
Concise sentence tying back to opening