1. Which of the following would be the least appropriate topic when drafting a piece of descriptive writing? (1 point)
a report on the condition of women workers in Afghanistan
an instruction manual for a microwave oven
a call to action to clean up a neighborhood garden
2. Which of the following sentences makes the best use of sensory details?
Sonia and Jack arrived late in town and did not know where to find a place to stay.
Sonia and Jack cringed at the sight of their overstuffed, torn, world-weary piece of luggage.
Jack told Sonia that this was the last trip he wanted to take for some time.
3. In order to achieve fluency and clarity in writing, it is important to (1 point)
brainstorm as many ideas and images as possible.
use general statements that can evoke a variety of images.
use appropriate transitions and consistent verb tenses.
My answers:
1. an instruction manual for a microwave oven
2. Sonia and Jack cringed at the sight of their overstuffed, torn, world-weary piece of luggage.
3. use appropriate transitions and consistent verb tenses.
I agree with all of your answers.
1. The least appropriate topic when drafting a piece of descriptive writing would be an instruction manual for a microwave oven. To determine the least appropriate topic, consider the purpose of descriptive writing, which is to paint a vivid picture using sensory details and evoke emotions in the reader. While an instruction manual provides information and instructions, it lacks the elements necessary for descriptive writing, such as imagery, sensory details, and emotional impact.
2. The sentence that makes the best use of sensory details is "Sonia and Jack cringed at the sight of their overstuffed, torn, world-weary piece of luggage." Sensory details appeal to the five senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell) and help create a vivid image in the reader's mind. In this sentence, the use of words like "overstuffed," "torn," and "world-weary" evoke a visual image of the luggage and suggest that it's old, worn out, and heavily burdened, which allows the reader to feel the characters' discomfort and frustration.
3. In order to achieve fluency and clarity in writing, it is important to use appropriate transitions and consistent verb tenses. Transitions help connect ideas and create a smooth flow within the text. Examples of transitions include words like "however," "therefore," and "in addition." Consistent verb tenses ensure that the timeline of events and actions remains coherent throughout the writing. Inconsistency in verb tenses can confuse readers and make the writing seem disjointed.