If You Say, "He Had a Face Like an Abandoned

question 16

Multiple Choice

If you say, "He had a face like an abandoned mining town: pitted, grimy, and greasy," which descriptive technique are you using?

• A) imagery
• B) operational definition
• C) illustration
• D) synonym

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Definitions:

Topic Sentence

A sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph in which it occurs, serving as a summary for its content.

Jargon

Specialized language used by a particular group or profession that may be difficult for others to understand.

Unity

The state of being united or joined as a whole, often used in the context of teamwork, solidarity, or a consistent design principle.

Support Sentences

Sentences within a paragraph that provide information to explain, expand, or confirm the ideas introduced by the topic sentence.