Using Descriptive Language to Paint a Picture in Writing

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an action verb?
Is
Was
Run
Been
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of linking verbs?
To express a command
To indicate a question
To describe an action
To link the subject to more information
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to 'show, not tell' in writing?
It makes the text longer
It helps readers visualize the scene
It uses fewer words
It is easier to write
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence best shows a character's nervousness?
He seemed uneasy.
He was feeling anxious.
He bit his nails and fidgeted.
He was nervous.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the narrative example, how is the elder's fear shown?
The elder was afraid.
The elder felt terrified.
The elder was very scared.
The elder's eyes were huge with fright.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What visual detail indicates the giant's happiness in the revised narrative?
He was happy.
He had a cheerful glint in his eye.
He was smiling.
He seemed content.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main benefit of replacing linking verbs with action verbs?
It simplifies the writing process
It makes sentences shorter
It reduces the need for adjectives
It enhances the reader's ability to visualize
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