"Sensory Overload" Writing Technique
Humans learn about the world through our five senses, so when you include sensory details in your writing, readers are more likely to experience events in your story as if they are actually there.
Example: Adding Sensory Details to Your Writing
How can you revise your writing to add sensory details? One strategy is to go through each of the five senses and try to incorporate them into a passage of writing that you have already done.
How can you revise your writing to add sensory details? One strategy is to go through each of the five senses and try to incorporate them into a passage of writing that you have already done.
Original:
- Grandmother Workman reached over and grabbed Randall's arm. He was nervous because the staircase was so steep, but she leaned against him and they began to climb.
Added Sensory Details:
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- SIGHT
- SMELL - TOUCH - TASTE - SOUND |
Assignment:
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