Literary device
Audience,Purpose,and tone
100

What sentence has a sensory detail that describes a sound.

On his way home from baseball practice,Joel worried about tomorrow's math test.He had to be at his dishwashing job tonight and wouldn't have any time to study he was in big trouble.Approaching his house,Rico really needed to get out! Joel opened the door for his pup.At least that was one problem he could solve.

THE ANSWERRR ISSS:

Approaching his house,he could make out a heart-wrenching whimper from behind the front door.

100

Which cover letter is more formal?


Now that I have earned my degree,I am eager to apply for a position on your team,

Now that I've got my my degree,I can't wait to try and get a job on your team

Now that I have earned my degree, I am eager to apply for a position on your team. 

100

What sentence has a sensory detail that describe sight.

When Krysta's family visited the state capital last summer, she was eager to tour

the capitol building. She was thrilled to finally catch a glimpse of the building's

glistening golden dome. Inside the capitol's walls, the legislature was considering a

bill to ban plastic bags. Krysta wanted to testify in favor of the bill, but there

wasn't time, so Grandma said that Krysta should write a letter instead.

THE ANSWERRR ISSS:

 She was thrilled to finally catch a glimpse of the building's glistening.


100

Which letter to the editor is more formal?


A.We should not tolerate the mayor's reckless behavior

B.We shouldn't put up with the mayor's nonsense for one more second.

We should not tolerate the mayor's reckless behavior.

100

What sentence has a sensory detail that describe how something feel to the touch.

Hassen paced back and fourth,wiping his damp and clammy hands against his jeans.He  was waiting backstage in the school auditorium,nervous about delivering a speech to the entire school.Taking a few deep breaths,Hassan tried to compose himself. He reminded himself why he wanted to become the school president:to make a difference.A moment later, the principal announced his name,and Hassan walked onto stage.

THE ANSWERRR ISSS:

He was waiting backstage in the school auditorium,nervous about delivering a speech to the entire school.

100

Which expression of thanks is more formal 


It was super nice talking with you. Thanks for fitting me in!

Thanks you for thanking the time to speak with me.

THE ANSWERRR ISS:

Thank you for thanking the time to speak  with me.

100

Read the source of the allusion 

In Herman Melville's classic novel Moby-Dic,captian Ahab is fixated on his goal of tracking down and getting revenge on a white whale.

THE ANSWERRR ISS:

A object of obsession 

100

Read the source of allusion.

In geek mythology,king midas is granted his wish that everything he touches turn to gold.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

THE ANSWERRR ISS:


Fortunate