Question

Decide whether each word is general or precise.(2 points)
general precise
rose

flower

dog

poodle

9 answers

Here are the classifications for each word:

  • rose: precise
  • flower: general
  • dog: general
  • poodle: precise

So, in summary:

  • General: flower, dog
  • Precise: rose, poodle
Decide whether each word is general or precise.(2 points)
general precise
walked

ran

galloped

tip-toed

Here are the classifications for each word:

  • walked: general
  • ran: general
  • galloped: precise
  • tip-toed: precise

So, in summary:

  • General: walked, ran
  • Precise: galloped, tip-toed
Use the paragraph to answer the question.

Laya waited to put the muffins in the oven. She knew as soon as they went in, the smell would let the cat out of the bag. She never managed to surprise her sister with breakfast on her birthday. Mai always woke up first—or, even if she didn’t, caught Laya mid-cook.
Which revision would help the paragraph use more sensory language?

(1 point)
Responses

adding “hot” before “oven”
adding “hot” before “oven”

adding “red-handed” after “caught Laya”
adding “red-handed” after “caught Laya”

adding “of warm pumpkin and spices” after “smell”
adding “of warm pumpkin and spices” after “smell”

adding “impatiently” after “waited”

The revision that would help the paragraph use more sensory language is:

adding “of warm pumpkin and spices” after “smell”

This addition would evoke a clearer and more vivid sensory experience for the reader.

Question
Use the paragraph to answer the question.

There was something unknowable about her smile. Try as I might, I couldn’t figure out what she was thinking.
Which revision would introduce an allusion to make the description more vivid?

(1 point)
Responses

add “in a million years” after “Try as I might, I couldn’t figure out”
add “in a million years” after “Try as I might, I couldn’t figure out”

add “like a mysterious old song” after “smile”
add “like a mysterious old song” after “smile”

replace “Try as I might, I couldn’t figure out” with “Even with the skills of Sherlock himself, I couldn’t have figured out”
replace “Try as I might, I couldn’t figure out” with “Even with the skills of Sherlock himself, I couldn’t have figured out”

replace “smile” with “Mona Lisa smile”
replace “smile” with “Mona Lisa smile”

The revision that would introduce an allusion to make the description more vivid is:

replace “smile” with “Mona Lisa smile”

This allusion to the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci enhances the mystery and intrigue associated with her smile.

Use the paragraph to answer the question.

The music played so loud I knew my ears would be ringing for hours. The band rocked. We thumped our feet to the beat and shouted along with the lyrics.
Which revision would introduce hyperbole to make the description more vivid?

(1 point)
Responses

replace “rocked” with “was on fire”
replace “rocked” with “was on fire”

add “like maniacs” after “shouted”
add “like maniacs” after “shouted”

add “at the top of our lungs” after “shouted”
add “at the top of our lungs” after “shouted”

replace “hours” with “the rest of my life”

The revision that would introduce hyperbole to make the description more vivid is:

replace “hours” with “the rest of my life.”

This exaggeration emphasizes the intensity of the music and its impact on the speaker's experience.