Question 1

To focus a descriptive paragraph, writers bring specific words, sensory details, thoughts, and feelings together to form a dominant impression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The overall feeling that gives a picture a purpose is called the dominant impression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Writing is complete before it has been revised and carefully edited.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Vivid descriptions call for specific words and sensory details.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The more specific the word, the clearer the image.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Each time you give a(n)  _________ name to something, you further limit the group to which it belongs.

Accepted Answer

A)   vague
B)   general
C)   specific
D)   indefiniteE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following words is NOT an example of a space and time transition?

Accepted Answer

A)   often
B)   once
C)   over
D)   openE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 8

When it comes to description, there is no such thing as too many details.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A description within a passage does not need to have a point as long as you use specific words and sensory details in the passage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When you are writing about a place, it is best to pick a place that you have not visited and do not know much about.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An effective way to arrange the details of a descriptive paragraph is _________, or from one point in space to another.

Accepted Answer

A)   spatially
B)   modally
C)   openly
D)   auditoryE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

When you are describing a house, it is best to write about the entire house rather than one room.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Descriptive writing relies on specific words and sensory details.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

To paint a verbal picture of something means to ______________ it.

Accepted Answer

A)   demonstrate
B)   describe
C)   declare
D)   decorateE) C) and D)
F) B) and D) B

Question 15

Words that are relatively general belong to a small word grouping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

It is best to generalize details when describing a scene to someone who isn't there or can't see it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 17

A thesis statement in a descriptive essay should include the place/person/object and dominant impression

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Description is a necessary ingredient in almost any writing assignment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 19

Descriptions are often organized spatially.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Including thoughts and emotions strengthens subjective descriptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 23: Writing With Examples Illustration

To focus a descriptive paragraph, writers bring specific words, sensory details, thoughts, and feelings together to form a dominant impression.

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The overall feeling that gives a picture a purpose is called the dominant impression.

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Writing is complete before it has been revised and carefully edited.

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Vivid descriptions call for specific words and sensory details.

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The more specific the word, the clearer the image.

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Each time you give a(n) _________ name to something, you further limit the group to which it belongs.

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Which of the following words is NOT an example of a space and time transition?

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When it comes to description, there is no such thing as too many details.

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A description within a passage does not need to have a point as long as you use specific words and sensory details in the passage.

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When you are writing about a place, it is best to pick a place that you have not visited and do not know much about.

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An effective way to arrange the details of a descriptive paragraph is _________, or from one point in space to another.

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When you are describing a house, it is best to write about the entire house rather than one room.

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Descriptive writing relies on specific words and sensory details.

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To paint a verbal picture of something means to ______________ it.

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Words that are relatively general belong to a small word grouping.

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It is best to generalize details when describing a scene to someone who isn't there or can't see it.

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A thesis statement in a descriptive essay should include the place/person/object and dominant impression

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Description is a necessary ingredient in almost any writing assignment.

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Descriptions are often organized spatially.

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Including thoughts and emotions strengthens subjective descriptions.

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