Master the Art of Descriptive Writing
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Current events in politics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a descriptive text?

    <p>To go into great depth to evoke the subject being described</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of descriptive texts?

    <p>They require the writer to go into great depth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the old adage 'show, don't tell' mean in the context of descriptive texts?

    <p>Descriptive texts should paint a vivid picture through detailed descriptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for the writer to care about the topic in a descriptive text?

    <p>It ensures the reader will be interested</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a suitable topic for a descriptive text?

    <p>Childhood memories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of selecting a topic that can sustain the reader's interest in a descriptive text?

    <p>To ensure the reader will finish reading the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

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