Sensory Details (Hear)

Question 1

Fill in the blank: Words that describe sounds are known as _____ words.

Answer 1

auditory

Question 2

What type of sound is described by the word ‘whisper’?

Answer 2

A soft and quiet sound

Question 3

Identify the term: A sound that is loud and sharp, often sudden.

Answer 3

Clang

Question 4

Which word describes a low, continuous sound?

Answer 4

Hum

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which of the following words suggests a calming sound? A) Roar B) Murmur C) Crash

Answer 5

B) Murmur

Question 6

What does the word ‘echo’ imply in auditory description?

Answer 6

A sound that is reflected off a surface and heard again

Question 7

True or False: The word ‘screech’ denotes a pleasant sound.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What type of sound is represented by the word ‘chime’?

Answer 8

A melodious ringing sound

Question 9

Fill in the blank: ‘The _____ of the wind through the trees created a soothing atmosphere.’

Answer 9

whisper

Question 10

Identify the term: A sound that is continuous and usually low in volume.

Answer 10

Murmur

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a harsh sound? A) Laughter B) Creak C) Melody

Answer 11

B) Creak

Question 12

What is the effect of using onomatopoeia in auditory descriptions?

Answer 12

It creates a vivid sound image that enhances the reader’s experience

Question 13

True or False: ‘Thud’ is an example of an onomatopoeic word.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What does the word ‘cacophony’ describe?

Answer 14

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

Question 15

Fill in the blank: ‘The _____ of the crowd was overwhelming during the concert.’

Answer 15

roar

Question 16

What type of auditory detail does ‘chirp’ refer to?

Answer 16

A short, sharp sound made by small birds or insects

Question 17

Multiple Choice: Which word would best describe a sound that is soft and soothing? A) Crash B) Whisper C) Bang

Answer 17

B) Whisper

Question 18

What is the importance of using sensory details in writing?

Answer 18

They help create vivid imagery and enhance the reader’s experience

Question 19

True or False: The word ‘muffle’ means to make a sound louder.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

What auditory detail does ‘gurgle’ convey?

Answer 20

A sound made by liquid flowing or bubbling

Question 21

Fill in the blank: ‘The _____ of the bells signified the start of the ceremony.’

Answer 21

toll

Question 22

Identify the term: A loud, sudden sound that typically startles.

Answer 22

Bang

Question 23

Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes a ‘buzz’? A) A low humming sound B) A high-pitched scream C) A soft whisper

Answer 23

A) A low humming sound

Question 24

What does the word ‘whimper’ suggest?

Answer 24

A low, feeble sound expressing pain or fear

Question 25

True or False: 'Harmony' refers to a combination of sounds that are pleasing to the ear.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

What type of sound does 'crash' imply?

Answer 26

A loud, violent sound resulting from collision

Question 27

Fill in the blank: 'The _____ of the waves crashing against the shore was calming.'

Answer 27

sound

Question 28

Identify the term: A series of rapid, sharp sounds.

Answer 28

Rattle

Question 29

Multiple Choice: Which word would you use to describe the sound of a gentle rain? A) Patter B) Roar C) Scream

Answer 29

A) Patter

Question 30

What does 'silence' imply in auditory descriptions?

Answer 30

The absence of sound

Question 31

True or False: The word 'drone' suggests a monotonous, low sound.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

What auditory detail does 'clatter' refer to?

Answer 32

A loud, rattling sound, often from hard objects striking each other

Question 33

Fill in the blank: 'The _____ of the train approaching was heard from miles away.'

Answer 33

whistle

Question 34

Identify the term: A sound that is loud and prolonged, often associated with excitement.

Answer 34

Cheer

Question 35

Multiple Choice: Which of the following words describes a sound that is irregular and chaotic? A) Melody B) Racket C) Tune

Answer 35

B) Racket

Question 36

What does the word 'sizzle' describe in auditory terms?

Answer 36

The sound of something frying or cooking in hot oil

Question 37

True or False: The word 'clang' suggests a soft sound.

Answer 37

False

Question 38

What is a word that describes a soft, muffled sound?

Answer 38

Muffled

Question 39

True or False: The term 'cacophony' refers to a pleasant sound.

Answer 39

False

Question 40

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a loud, unpleasant mixture of sounds.

Answer 40

Cacophony

Question 41

What word describes a sound that is loud and sudden?

Answer 41

Bang

Question 42

Which term refers to a low, continuous humming sound?

Answer 42

Drone

Question 43

Multiple choice: What does the word 'whisper' mean? A) To speak very softly B) To shout C) To sing loudly

Answer 43

A) To speak very softly

Question 44

What sensory detail word describes a high-pitched, shrill sound?

Answer 44

Squeal

Question 45

True or False: The word 'echo' refers to a sound that bounces back.

Answer 45

True

Question 46

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a sound that is repeated after a delay.

Answer 46

Echo

Question 47

What is the term for a gentle, soothing sound, often associated with water?

Answer 47

Lullaby

Question 48

Multiple choice: Which word means to make a loud, deep sound? A) Murmur B) Roar C) Whisper

Answer 48

B) Roar

Question 49

What word describes a series of quick, sharp sounds?

Answer 49

Clatter

Question 50

True or False: The term 'silence' means the absence of sound.

Answer 50

True

Question 51

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a sound made by a bell or a similar object.

Answer 51

Chime

Question 52

What sensory detail word describes a soft, low sound of conversation?

Answer 52

Murmur

Question 53

Multiple choice: Which term refers to the sound of footsteps? A) Patter B) Roar C) Whisper

Answer 53

A) Patter

Question 54

What word describes a sound that is sharp and piercing?

Answer 54

Shriek

Question 55

True or False: The word 'hiss' refers to a sound made by a snake.

Answer 55

True

Question 56

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a sound that resembles a gentle breeze.

Answer 56

Rustle

Question 57

What term describes a loud sound made by a crowd?

Answer 57

Roar

Question 58

Multiple choice: Which word means to make a continuous low sound? A) Buzz B) Shout C) Whisper

Answer 58

A) Buzz

Question 59

What is the term for a soft, intermittent sound, like rain?

Answer 59

Pitter-patter

Question 60

True or False: The word 'clang' refers to a soft, gentle sound.

Answer 60

False

Question 61

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a sound of a door creaking.

Answer 61

Creak

Question 62

What sensory detail word describes a sound that is loud and explosive?

Answer 62

Blast

Question 63

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a synonym for 'scream'? A) Cry B) Whisper C) Sing

Answer 63

A) Cry