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Writing and Composition
Includes questions related to the study and use of various written works.
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Which is correct by the evening or by evening?
Both are correct; however, the more concise and therefore more elegant usage is "by evening."
The topic sentence gives the reader an idea of what will be in the paragraph. If you have a topic sentence that has nothing to do with the details following it, then it makes no sense, and the reader will not want to continue reading.
What does a cursive W look like?
Please view the Related Link below to view a picture of a cursive W.
What was cursive type writing called in the 1950s?
It was called "writing in script." Many cursive computer fonts use the term.
Writing by hand was (and is) called "writing longhand."
What is a short written composition?
There are several forms of short written compositions. Two of the most common are essays and short stories.
A short passage, a few sentences, or even a few words about something.
What should a speaker use to appeal to the five senses of the audience?
The author should use descriptive language to appeal to the five senses of the audience.
If you mean by answering a question like how are you? Then yes it is good courtesy. There isn't really any good courtesy or bad courtesy it is just how you would like to say it ^^ Hope I helped
Skip a line or indent new paragraphs which is correct?
For a new paragraph you indent. You can also skip if you really want to but this is used for showing significant displacements in time, so, if you're going to use it for paragraph spacing as well you're going to have to skip four lines if you want to show displacement in time, and you're going to end up wasting a lot of paper. well it depends on if its the rough draft you can if its okay with your teacher. on your final draft you need to indent on the next line.
WikiAnswers is not really a writing critique site. I have linked some good writing critique sites for you below - also, some Related Questions about how to edit and critique your own work!
How can you write a paragraph about your thoughts using words like indiscriminate?
You write a paragraph by putting your thoughts down - pretend you are talking to a friend and just write down what you would say about them.
The way to use words like 'indiscriminate' is to look up what they mean!
How do you describe your brother?
You describe everything the same way ... show what your senses would tell you about that person or thing. What does your brother look like? What does he act like? How does he talk and walk and move? What is he like as a person based on what you've seen and heard?
Try somewhere quiet, where you won't have to get up or go very far to get information. Make sure everyone around you knows that you are revising so that they won't disturb you. Good luck!
