1) Why is it important to engage the senses in a piece of descriptive writing? a) To make the writing exciting b) To create a sense of atmosphere c) To help immerse the reader in the place you are describing d) To lose the reader's interest 2) Which of the following is the best description? Be prepared to explain why. a) There was lots of fruit. b) There were apples piled up in cardboard boxes. c) Apples in crimson uniforms waited patiently to be taken by eager shoppers. d) The juicy apples were red like roses. 3) Which of the following comparisons is the most effective? Be prepared to explain why. a) The market was as busy as a bee. b) The market was a beehive of activity. c) The market was busy like hardworking employee. d) The market was busy like an airport at midnight. 4) Which of the following is the best description? Be prepared to say why. a) She had never felt so happy in her whole life. b) She was absolutely ecstatic! c) She was jumping up and down, screaming in disbelief. A lottery ticket clutched in her fist. d) She was happy because she had won the lottery. 5) Which of the following is the best? Be prepared to say why. a) It was really peaceful in the mountains. b) There was silence and everything was still. c) I could finally breathe here. Everything was silent. Everything was still.  d) I felt completely relaxed and at peace. 6) You want to personify a Christmas tree. Which of these is the most appropriate? Be prepared to say why. a) The Christmas tree stood like a solider in the corner. b) The Christmas tree's heart was beating hard. c) The Christmas tree was dressed in beautiful tinsel and ornaments. d) The Christmas tree danced all around the living room. 7) Why would you start a new paragraph in your descriptive writing? a) To indicate a new character b) To indicate a new location c) To indicate a change in time d) To indicate a shift in tone e) To indicate a change in focus f) Because the current paragraph is getting too long 8) Do you have to describe the picture in the exam? a) No, it is just a suggestion. b) Yes, you have to describe it in as much detail as you can

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