9.3 Mentor Sentence Practice

Watch this short video to understand the difference between a vivid verb and a common verb. Sort the following verbs into vivid verbs or common verbs. Remember...vivid verbs are more specific, more descriptive, and help add to our stories. Common verbs are very boring and general, 1st grade words. vivid verbs dart illistrate imagine stumble howl common verbs run bark jump sit play Watch this quick clip to refresh your brain about personification. Personification - when something acts like a person Unfortunately, the car broke and is not currently working.Does this sentence show personification? Yes No During the storm last night, the rain was knocking on my window.Does this sentence show personification? Yes No The baseball screamed as it soared into the outfield.Does this sentence show personification? Yes No I always put on flip flops to grab the mail or take out the trash.Does this sentence show personification? Yes No That pizza is calling my name!Does this sentence show personification? Yes No