Question 1

Which of the following is not an effective transition for a description paragraph?

Accepted Answer

A)  in contrast 
B)  nearby 
C)  for this reason 
D)  beneath 
A)  in contrast 
B)  nearby 
C)  for this reason 
D)  beneath C

Question 2

Write a description.
-Sit quietly and observe your surroundings for a half hour in a natural or outdoor setting, and write a description in your journal of what takes place. Incorporate as many sensory details as possible. Look over your journal entry and write a topic sentence for it that contains a dominant impression that you could use as a basis for transforming the journal entry into a description paragraph.

Accepted Answer

As I sat quietly in the natural setting, I observed the gentle rustling of the leaves in the trees, the chirping of birds in the distance, and the soft babbling of a nearby stream. The sun warmed my skin, and I could feel the cool breeze brushing against my face. The scent of wildflowers and earth filled the air, and I could hear the occasional rustle of small animals in the underbrush. The colors of the landscape were vibrant and alive, from the deep green of the trees to the bright blue of the sky. It was a peaceful and serene experience, allowing me to feel connected to the natural world around me.

Topic sentence: The natural setting enveloped me in a sensory experience, from the gentle sounds of nature to the vibrant colors and scents, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

Topic sentence: The natural setting enveloped me in a sensory experience, from the gentle sounds of nature to the vibrant colors and scents, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

Question 3

In description, writers use specific words and phrases because ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  doing so helps the reader see what is being described 
B)  doing so helps the reader understand why something happened 
C)  they prefer to be vague and let readers use their imaginations 
D)  they want to avoid creating a dominant impression 
A)  doing so helps the reader see what is being described 
B)  doing so helps the reader understand why something happened 
C)  they prefer to be vague and let readers use their imaginations 
D)  they want to avoid creating a dominant impression A

Question 4

List three specific words for each general term.
-general word: athlete

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary: b

Question 5

Which of the following is not an effective detail to explain and support this dominant impression: The professor seemed friendly.

Accepted Answer

A)  She made eye contact with students and smiled as they walked in. 
B)  She chatted with students individually before and after class. 
C)  She began the first class meeting by sharing a few personal details about herself. 
D)  She carried a canvas bag stuffed with books and papers. 
A)  She made eye contact with students and smiled as they walked in. 
B)  She chatted with students individually before and after class. 
C)  She began the first class meeting by sharing a few personal details about herself. 
D)  She carried a canvas bag stuffed with books and papers.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a simple, logical order for a description paragraph?

Accepted Answer

A)  time sequence 
B)  coherence 
C)  similar types 
D)  spatial position 
A)  time sequence 
B)  coherence 
C)  similar types 
D)  spatial position

Question 7

Description shows a reader ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  how a process is completed 
B)  what a person, place, thing, or situation is like 
C)  what category something is grouped under 
D)  what caused something to happen 
A)  how a process is completed 
B)  what a person, place, thing, or situation is like 
C)  what category something is grouped under 
D)  what caused something to happen

Question 8

Which of the following is not a type of sense detail?

Accepted Answer

A)  colors 
B)  texture 
C)  odors 
D)  causes 
A)  colors 
B)  texture 
C)  odors 
D)  causes

Question 9

When writing a description, you should ____ and not tell.

Accepted Answer

A)  explain 
B)  persuade 
C)  analyze 
D)  show 
A)  explain 
B)  persuade 
C)  analyze 
D)  show

Question 10

In a descriptive paragraph, express the _____ in the topic sentence.

Accepted Answer

A)  brainstorming 
B)  prewriting 
C)  time sequence 
D)  dominant impression 
A)  brainstorming 
B)  prewriting 
C)  time sequence 
D)  dominant impression

Question 11

If a word or phrase is specific, it is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  exact and precise 
B)  fuzzy 
C)  vague 
D)  general 
A)  exact and precise 
B)  fuzzy 
C)  vague 
D)  general

Question 12

Which of the following would not be a good specific word to describe the general term building?

Accepted Answer

A)  castle 
B)  hut 
C)  structure 
D)  mansion 
A)  castle 
B)  hut 
C)  structure 
D)  mansion

Question 13

Create a dominant impression from the list of details.
-Dominant impression: 
a) Baby toys were scattered on the living room floor.
b) The distinctive smell of a diaper pail filled the air.
c) Used bottles cluttered the sink.
d) A large playpen was erected in the center of the room.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary: H

Question 14

Place an X beside the general term in each list of words.
-____ baseball cards
____ collector's items
____ stamps
____ coins
____ dolls

Accepted Answer

____ baseball cards

Question 15

If your descriptive paragraph on an amusement park talks all about the rides, then all about the food, then all about the souvenir shops, then you are using a _____ order.

Accepted Answer

A)  spatial position 
B)  time sequence 
C)  similar types 
D)  sensory relation 
A)  spatial position 
B)  time sequence 
C)  similar types 
D)  sensory relation

Question 16

Which of the following is not an effective transition for a description paragraph?

Accepted Answer

A)  consequently 
B)  also 
C)  similarly 
D)  next to 
A)  consequently 
B)  also 
C)  similarly 
D)  next to

Question 17

Place an X beside the general term in each list of words.
-____ kitchen
 ____ nursery
____ rooms
____ bedroom
____ den

Accepted Answer

____ kitchen
 ____ n

Question 18

Place an X beside details that do not fit the dominant impression.
-Dominant impression: The daycare center was the model of inefficiency.
____ Unsupervised children ran from one room to another.
____ The lock on the gate was broken.
____ Two infants slept in their cribs.
____ Only one smoke detector was in working order.
____ Medical records were not updated.
____ A baby was crying.

Accepted Answer

____ Unsupervised children ran from one

Question 19

The main point of a description is the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dominant impression 
B)  sense word 
C)  spatial position 
D)  time sequence 
A)  dominant impression 
B)  sense word 
C)  spatial position 
D)  time sequence

Question 20

Write a description.
-Make up a description of a room, or describe an actual room, using the following dominant impression as your topic sentence: "The room looked as though it belonged to a person who valued family life."

Accepted Answer

The room looked as though it belonged to

Exam 3: Description

Which of the following is not an effective transition for a description paragraph?

In description, writers use specific words and phrases because ____.

List three specific words for each general term. -general word: athlete

Which of the following is not an effective detail to explain and support this dominant impression: The professor seemed friendly.

Which of the following is not a simple, logical order for a description paragraph?

Description shows a reader ____.

Which of the following is not a type of sense detail?

When writing a description, you should ____ and not tell.

In a descriptive paragraph, express the _____ in the topic sentence.

If a word or phrase is specific, it is ____.

Which of the following would not be a good specific word to describe the general term building?

Create a dominant impression from the list of details. -Dominant impression: a) Baby toys were scattered on the living room floor. b) The distinctive smell of a diaper pail filled the air. c) Used bottles cluttered the sink. d) A large playpen was erected in the center of the room.

Place an X beside the general term in each list of words. -____ baseball cards ____ collector's items ____ stamps ____ coins ____ dolls

If your descriptive paragraph on an amusement park talks all about the rides, then all about the food, then all about the souvenir shops, then you are using a _____ order.

Which of the following is not an effective transition for a description paragraph?

Place an X beside the general term in each list of words. -____ kitchen ____ nursery ____ rooms ____ bedroom ____ den

The main point of a description is the _____.

Write a description. -Make up a description of a room, or describe an actual room, using the following dominant impression as your topic sentence: "The room looked as though it belonged to a person who valued family life."

Writing a Paragraph

Illustration

Narration

Process

Comparison or Contrast

Classification

Definition

Cause and Effect

Argument

Writing an Essay

Different Essay Patterns: Part I

Different Essay Patterns: Part II

Using Research to Strengthen Essays

Writing From Reading

The Simple Sentence

Beyond the Simple Sentence: Coordination

Avoiding Run-Ons and Comma Splices

Beyond the Simple Sentence: Subordination

Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Using Parallelism in Sentences

Using Adjectives and Adverbs

Correcting Problems With Modifiers

Using Verbs Correctly

Making Subjects and Verbs Agree

Using Pronouns Correctly: Agreement and Reference

Using Pronouns Correctly: Consistency and Case

Punctuation

Spelling

Words That Sound Alikelook Alike

Word Choice

Sentence Variety

Filters

Place an X beside the general term in each list of words. - baseball cards collector's items stamps coins dolls

Place an X beside the general term in each list of words. - kitchen nursery rooms bedroom den