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Which trait of writing is the scenario describing?
Topics of this game:
- An author is thinking of rearranging the order of ideas in his work. This is an example of...
- Now that the paragraphs are written, the author decides to go back and fix all the red and blue squiggles under the words.
- Since the piece of writing is an academic research paper, the author is careful not to use slang words. This is an example of..
- The use of powerful figurative language really enhances the message the author is trying to show! This is an example of
- Rather than using simple sentences throughout the piece, the author combines a few to make compound or complex sentences.
- The author works to include details that specifically address the essay prompt.
- There are a couple issues with capitalization.
- There were some strong adjectives in his writing!
- The main ideas in his body paragraphs did not appear in the same order that he listed them in his thesis statement.
- The use of first person (I, me, my, we) and second person (you, your) pronouns made the essay too conversational.
- The use of transition words and phrases really made the ideas come together well.
- Not only did the author cite relevant evidence to prove his claim, he also included in depth analysis to really sell the ideas.
