Flocabulary Writing Techniques 2

Question 1

Which writing technique uses sensory details to paint a vivid picture in the reader's mind?

Accepted Answer

Imagery

Answer

Imagery uses descriptive language that appeals to the five senses to create vivid mental pictures.

Question 2

A writer ends each paragraph with a cliffhanger to keep readers turning pages. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Suspense

Answer

Suspense is the technique of creating tension and uncertainty to keep readers engaged and wanting more.

Question 3

In the sentence 'The wind whispered through the trees,' what technique is being used?

Accepted Answer

Personification

Answer

Personification gives human qualities (like whispering) to non-human things like the wind.

Question 4

Which technique involves repeating a grammatical structure across multiple sentences or clauses for effect?

Accepted Answer

Parallelism

Answer

Parallelism balances similar ideas with matching grammatical forms to create rhythm and clarity.

Question 5

A story that begins at the end and then moves backward to explain events is using:

Accepted Answer

Non-linear narrative

Answer

A non-linear narrative presents events out of chronological order, such as starting at the end.

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