Question

1. sight is the most common detail to include when writing a story. usually the first thing that springs to mind is how something looks. try to include specific details about sight to make it richer. that is a great time to use those similes and metaphors! which of the following includes a detail about the sense of sight? a. the sun shines like a torch to guide our way b. the turtles aquarium reeks like a swamp. c. the soup had a mysterious flavor, almost as if it had been seasoned with leaves. d. the bonfire crackled and snapped. 8. touch and texture can transport someone into the story youre writing. specific textures can make the reader feel an emotion. which of the following includes a detail about the sense of touch? a. i often assume that ... but im learning not to be so quick to judge. b. i slipped through the fog. i could just make out the bent head of the farmers horse. c. the ocean waves lashed the sides of the battleship as if trying to pry it loose from its moorings. d. the tailor touched the rough patch of jeans feeling for the seams.

Explanation:

For question 7, option A "The sun shines like a torch to guide our way" describes how the sun looks, which is related to the sense of sight. Option B is about smell - the turtle's aquarium smelling like a swamp. Option C is about taste - the soup's flavor. Option D is about sound - the bonfire crackling and snapping.
For question 8, option D "The turtle touched the rough patch of stones leaving for the seams" describes a tactile experience related to touch. Option A is a non - sensory related statement. Option B is not clear enough about touch. Option C is about the ocean waves' action on a battleship, not a direct touch experience.

Answer:

1. A. The sun shines like a torch to guide our way
2. D. The turtle touched the rough patch of stones leaving for the seams