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Writing and Composition
Includes questions related to the study and use of various written works.
2,722 Questions
What are some words that end with 'FY'?
electrify, dignify, classify, clarify, certify, amplify, defy, disqualify, qualify, dissatisfy, satisfy, glorify, exemplify, modify, justify, gratify, leafy, pacify, horrify, intensify, mortify, humidify, identify, stuffy, solidify, purify, specify, terrify, unify, verify
The past tense for "beat" is "beat". (beat, beat, beat or beaten)
What does an introduction consist of?
it consist of the title and the reason if for science project for writing it consist of the story title characters the setting and rising action
How can you improve your writing skills?
Two ways, and neither is quick nor easy.
First, read. Read. Read. Read. Then, read. Reading often will give you a terrific feel for the way language is used and how ideas coalesce into sentences, paragraphs, chapters, etc.
Second, write. Write and then read what you have written aloud to yourself. Make your lips move. This will let you know where the text needs work. When you "feel" that an area of your writing needs work, you MUST actually work to fix it. Don't be lazy and just leave areas that are crying out for revision or improvement or deletion.
Failure to give credit to a source is known as?
Failing to give credit the source for using the source's material in a paper, speech, etc. is considered a form of plagiarism.
If that source material is protected by copyright, the individual can be liable for financial damages if the source decides to pursue the issue.
Example of rising intonation question?
Questions answerable by yes or no are rising intonation.
Questions starting with wh like:
Who, what, where, how, and why are falling intonation.
examples:
What's your nam?
Where do you live?
Who are your parents?
How old are you?
Why are you here?
How do you add a polyvore outfit to a story?
You would need to have already made the outfit on Polyvore. Then you paste the link into your story.
To proofread is when you finish writing something and then you or someone else checks it over to make sure that it has no grammar or spelling mistakes.
An expert proofreading service takes care of all errors in mechanics (e.g., spelling and punctuation) and syntax (e.g., subject-verb agreement). This is a critical revision of the entire essay that helps in eliminating linguistic anomalies. A proofreading service fixes all typos and otherwise polishes the language the writer has used. Proofreading and editing services by Polished Paper can also offer feedback on the work's level and writing and how to better enhance it.
How can farce be used in a sentence?
Suddenly, the macabre scene became a farce.
"Your case is a farce!", shouted the judge.
What stage in the writing process should a writer target errors in their writing?
It is proof-reading.
Its 1 full paragraph which is 5 sentences long.
Intro (1 sentence), topic (3 sentences), conclusion (1 sentence).
An autobiographer is a person who writes the story of his or her own life.
Is symbolism considered as a figurative language or a sound element?
symbolism is considered to be figurative language.
onomatopoeia is a sound element that is a subheading of figurative language.
Is who is the correct word to use when you say whose going to call me for orders?
Do not use "whose" when you mean "who is."
In your sentence, you mean "Who is going to call me for orders.'
In this case, you may use the contraction "who's."
Always use whose to indicate a possessive pronoun.
Whose orders are these?
i want to know whose underwear is on the floor.
Soldiers whose orders have not been signed cannot be deployed.
Always use who's when you could replace the word with "who is" or "who has."
Who's going to call me?
Who's going to send orders?
Do you know who's been deployed?
Do you know who's being deployed?
What is the difference between a caption and a cutline?
a cutline in something on the side bar of the news paper a cation is the heading of the main storey
3 what topics would lend itself only to a formal style of writing?
A formal style of writing would be the one that is directed to a teacher, boss, president, officer, etc. Informal writing would be if it was directed to your friends/family. A formal writing style is like filling out a job application, whereas informal would be like writing a letter to your grandparents for example.
Can you Give you examples of connotations in paragraph form?
Connotation is the opposite of denotation. It is speaking figuratively, instead of leterally. Examples: deno.-blue as a color conn.-blue as a feeling "Are you feeling blue, today?" deno.-dead as not living conn.-dead as very tired
What is the theme of 'The Story of Zita'?
In the story, "The Story of Zita" the theme is love. The story is about a teacher that is brokenhearted and goes to the land of Anayat.
