Descriptive Writing: City Scene
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What is the atmosphere of the city streets described as?

  • Peaceful
  • Deserted
  • Vibrant (correct)
  • Ominous

What does Sarah feel as she walks through the city streets?

  • Fear
  • Determination (correct)
  • Confusion
  • Boredom

What does the author compare the buildings to?

  • Trees
  • Giants (correct)
  • Mountains
  • Guards

What does Sarah leave behind when she returns to the city?

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What is the contrast to the city streets described in the passage?

<p>The countryside (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's use of 'guardians of the night' an example of?

<p>Metaphor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the 'cacophony of sound' on the reader?

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What is the purpose of the description of Sarah's mother's cooking?

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What is the result of Sarah's memories flooding her mind?

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What is the author's use of 'euphemism' an example of?

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Flashcards

City Street Atmosphere

The city streets are described as vibrant.

Sarah's Feeling

Sarah feels determined while walking the city streets.

Building Comparison

The author compares the buildings to giants.

Sarah's Past Life

Sarah leaves a life filled with challenges when she returns to the city.

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City Contrast

The countryside is a contrast to the city streets.

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'Guardians of the Night' Example

'Guardians of the night' is a metaphor.

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Sound Effect

The cacophony of sound creates excitement.

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Mother's Cooking Purpose

The description of Sarah's mother's cooking evokes nostalgia.

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Memories' Effect

Sarah's memories flooding her mind overwhelm her.

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'Euphemism' Example

'Euphemism' is a literary device, an example of understatement.

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