Which of these statements is true?
Sensory words make writing come alive because we understand the world through sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell.
Sensory details distract readers; therefore, writers should avoid using them.
Sensory details show readers that the writer is a sensitive person.

The introduction to an essay
names the subject.
attracts the reader's attention.
both names the subject and attracts the reader's attention.

The details in paragraphs and essays can be arranged
most often from specific to general.
according to several common patterns.
in one of two ways.

A good way to catch a reader's interest in the introduction is
describing a scene in great detail.
giving a very long, detailed example.
stating a surprising fact, statistic, or definition.

Transitions are words that
provide bridges or links between paragraphs.
show how ideas are related and provide bridges or links between paragraphs.
show how ideas are related.

Is it acceptable to use the computer's grammar checker?

Yes, it's a good proofreading tool, but it isn't foolproof.
Yes, it's all you need to proofread your work.
No, this would be considered cheating.

When you edit, look at each sentence to see if

modifiers are at the end of sentences
modifiers are at the beginning of sentences.
modifiers are as close as possible to the words they modify.

When you look up words in a thesaurus (a book of synonyms),

be aware that synonyms generally do not have exactly the same meaning.
avoid choosing synonyms that seem long.
choose synonyms that suggest you have a big vocabulary.

A thesis statement offers

both a limited subject and the writer's position on it.
only background information.
only a limited subject.

The specific-to-general arrangement is a very effective way to

prove your point.
create suspense.
tie up loose ends.

Which statement is true?

The thesis statement must be in the introduction.
The thesis statement is usually the last sentence in a body paragraph.
The thesis statement can be found in any paragraph of an essay.

The way you organize a body paragraph depends on

your personal experience.
your audience.
your topic and purpose.
your mood at the moment you are writing.

Every successful essay must include a

dull introduction.
concluding sentence.
thesis statement.

Which of these refers to mechanics?

Capitalization
Spelling
Punctuation

A welldash-structured essay consists of a

title, introduction, and conclusion.
title, introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, and summary.
title, introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.