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Which of the following is a characteristic of descriptive texts?
Which of the following is a characteristic of descriptive texts?
- They go into great depth to evoke the subject (correct)
- They are concise and to the point
- They require the writer to provide a personal opinion
- They are broad in focus
What is the importance of selecting a topic that can sustain the reader's interest in a descriptive text?
What is the importance of selecting a topic that can sustain the reader's interest in a descriptive text?
- It helps the writer provide a personal opinion
- It ensures the reader's engagement with the text (correct)
- It makes the writing process easier
- It allows for a broader exploration of the subject
What is a good starting point for many students when writing a descriptive text?
What is a good starting point for many students when writing a descriptive text?
- Choosing a topic that is broad in focus
- Describing a popular tourist destination
- Providing a detailed analysis of a scientific concept
- Writing about something that is very personal to them (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a suitable topic for a descriptive text?
Which of the following is NOT a suitable topic for a descriptive text?
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What is the purpose of a descriptive text?
What is the purpose of a descriptive text?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of descriptive texts?
Which of the following is a characteristic of descriptive texts?
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What does the old adage 'show, don't tell' mean in the context of descriptive texts?
What does the old adage 'show, don't tell' mean in the context of descriptive texts?
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Why is it important for the writer to care about the topic in a descriptive text?
Why is it important for the writer to care about the topic in a descriptive text?
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What is a suitable topic for a descriptive text?
What is a suitable topic for a descriptive text?
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What is the purpose of selecting a topic that can sustain the reader's interest in a descriptive text?
What is the purpose of selecting a topic that can sustain the reader's interest in a descriptive text?
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