Read this paragraph.The crumbling brick structure looked forlorn in the early morning light. Pedestrians walked briskly by, oblivious to its fate. A faded marquis by the roadside bore a graffiti greeting, and weeds sprouted in the neglected flower pots. The front doors, long closed to the public, were bound with a heavy chain, and the plate glass windows were obscured with cardboard. Nearby, construction workers rubbed their hands together to fight the chill. Their breath was visible in the air as they leaned against the wrecking ball, waiting.What do the descriptive details reveal?
Read this paragraph.Shadows stretched across the grass as evening approached, and the activity at the park waned. All that remained was a pair of fishermen, hats low and rods high, sitting on the pond’s embankment. A lone dog walker strolled toward home, and a flock of geese fluttered nervously as she passed. A few dappled rays of sun still reached through the trees, and dandelion spores danced in their light. Soon, the only sounds were the steady cries of crickets and the occasional splash-and-tug of a successful fisherman.What do the descriptive details reveal?
Read this paragraph from The Diary of a Young Girl.Father, Mother and Margot still can't get used to the chiming of the Westertoren clock, which tells us the time every quarter of an hour. Not me, I liked it from the start; it sounds so reassuring, especially at night. You no doubt want to hear what I think of being in hiding. Well, all I can say is that I don't really know yet. I don't think I'll ever feel at home in this house, but that doesn't mean I hate it. It's more like being on vacation in some strange pension. Kind of an odd way to look at life in hiding, but that's how things are. The Annex is an ideal place to hide in. It may be damp and lopsided, but there's probably not a more comfortable hiding place in all of Amsterdam. No, in all of Holland.How does this passage use characterization to reveal Anne’s personality?
Read this paragraph from The Diary of a Young Girl.I don't fit in with them, and I've felt that clearly in the last few weeks. They're so sentimental together, but I'd rather be sentimental on my own. They're always saying how nice it is with the four of us, and that we get along so well, without giving a moment's thought to the fact that I don't feel that way.Daddy's the only one who understands me, now and again, though he usually sides with Mother and Margot. Another thing I can't stand is having them talk about me in front of outsiders, telling them how I cried or how sensibly I'm behaving. It's horrible.How does this passage use characterization to reveal Anne’s feelings?
Read this paragraph from The Diary of a Young Girl.A little while later Margot appeared in the kitchen doorway looking very agitated. "Father has received a call-up notice from the SS," she whispered. "Mother has gone to see Mr. van Daan," (Mr. van Daan is Father's business partner and a good friend.)I was stunned. A call-up: everyone knows what that means. Visions of concentration camps and lonely cells raced through my head. How could we let Father go to such a fate? "Of course he's not going," declared Margot as we waited for Mother in the living room. "Mother's gone to Mr. van Daan to ask whether we can move to our hiding place tomorrow. The van Daans are going with us. There will be seven of us altogether." Silence. We couldn't speak.How does this passage use dialogue?
Read this paragraph from The Diary of a Young Girl.Margot and I started packing our most important belongings into a schoolbag. The first thing I stuck in was this diary, and then curlers, handkerchiefs, schoolbooks, a comb and some old letters. Preoccupied by the thought of going into hiding, I stuck the craziest things in the bag, but I'm not sorry. Memories mean more to me than dresses.How does this passage use description to reveal Anne’s personality?
Read this student’s rough draft.The crew of community helpers descended the riverbank, each member wondering what was in store for their day of service. They wore protective gloves and toted trash bags, and they hoped they could make a difference for the environment. As soon as they reached the clearing by the riverbank, they knew they would be busy.What sentence would best add descriptive details to the end of this paragraph?
Read this student’s rough draft.As the climbers approached the Cedar Plateau, their energy waned. They had been hiking for three hours, navigating treacherous rocky passes and steep ascents. So far, the view had consisted of low-hanging branches and the backpacks of fellow climbers. They stopped for a quick drink of water and consulted their maps. “It’s less than a quarter mile more,” their leader declared. Minutes later, a cheer erupted from the hikers at the front of the pack. As they reached the top, everyone celebrated.What sentence would best add descriptive details to the end of this paragraph?
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