 | Additional Exercises Chapter 4: Descriptive Paragraphs
Using Sensory Details
For each item below, brainstorm as many adjectives as you can to describe the topic. Include sensory details, words that convey sight, sound, taste, smell, and touch. After you finish the exercise, click on Email to email your work to your instructor, or click on Print to print a copy of your work.
1. Write adjectives (descriptive words) for a log protruding into a river.
2. Write adjectives (descriptive words) for milk that has been left on the counter too long.
3. Write adjectives (descriptive words) for food cooking on an outdoor grill.
4. Write adjectives (descriptive words) for a rush-hour traffic jam.
5. Write adjectives (descriptive words) for any topic that you choose. Write the topic in the text box before you write the adjectives.
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