Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases can all be used to create more vivid word pictures. Adjectives modify nouns. Tiny crocuses bloomed by the door. Adverbs modify verbs. The day had begun peacefully .
Adverbs also modify adjectives and other adverbs.
Soon, we could just barely see through the blindingly powerful rain and hail. Prepositional phrases modify nouns and verbs. A low rumbling sound in the distance came next. Study the example below. Then rewrite the following sentences, adding descriptive language to create colorful word pictures.