Writers use figurative language to

a. communicate a literal message to their readers.
b. avoid revealing details that do not support their position.
c. suggest an idea without directly stating it.
d. emphasize differences between similar items.


c

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Fill in the letter of the word that best fits in each sentence. Use each letter only once

a. contingency c. fluctuate e. precarious g. succinct b. derogatory d. imminent f. rudimentary h. terminate The tall pile of papers was in a(n) _____ place on the edge of the desk.

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The sentence that is most likely a topic sentence and not a detail is:

a. Bone is one of the hardest materials in the body. b. First, consider the effects of calcium on the diet. c. For example, older women often experience osteoporosis. d. In contrast, cartilage is a type of connective tissue.

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Another name for clustering is

a. brainstorming. b. freewriting. c. outlining. d. diagramming.

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