of a person's hair, clothes, or appearance) untidy; disordered.

gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude, especially a desirable one) in a person's mind.

make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear.

stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave.

bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy.

fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.

persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

bring or recall to the conscious mind.

What does disheveled mean?

To instill means to

To dispel is to

To linger means to

What does sullen mean?

To evoke is to

To cajole is to

This trait describes the heart of the message. It also reflects the purpose, theme, primary content, or main story line in a piece of writing.

Which of the following traits makes a reader-writer connection? It also makes the reader feel, respond, and want more.

This writing trait includes punctuation, spelling, grammar, usage, capitalization, and paragraph indention. You use this trait during the editing process of writing.

This trait is the internal structure of the piece of writing. It holds the whole thing together. It is sometimes referred to as the skeleton or the framework of the piece.

Which of the following traits describe the overall polished look of a piece of writing? This trait also covers MLA format.

Which trait represents the rhythm and flow of the piece? It almost gives writing a musical sound when read out loud.

This trait describes the skillful use of language to create meaning.