Try It
Complete the 3 Try It activities below:
Writing Exercises
Read the lines below from Philip Larkin's "Church Going."
"Once I am sure there's nothing going on
I step inside, letting the door thud shut."
What feelings are evoked by the word thud? See answer a 'thud' is a dull sound, like a heavy object striking a solid surface. It evokes feelings of seriousness and finality. .
Interactive Quiz
Open Effective Writing and read the rules. Scroll down and complete Effective Writing Quiz 1 and Quiz 2 to see if you can choose the better written sentence.
Interactive Game
Open Interactive Game in new window | Interactive Game text version