Analyzing the Writer’s Technique

Read “Heatstroke with a Side of Burn Cream” and answer the following questions. Then “submit” your work.

Question 13.15

1. Dominant Impression Describe Sawchuck’s dominant impression about working in a restaurant kitchen. Is it stated explicitly or implied?

Question 13.16

2. Sensory Language Which examples of sensory language did you find particularly strong and engaging? What makes them effective? Which, if any, are weak, and how can they be improved?

Question 13.17

3. Comparisons The annotations point out some of the numerous comparisons Sawchuck uses to explain his topic. Identify several others. Which ones are particularly effective? Do any seem ineffective? If so, why?

Question 13.18

4. Patterns In addition to description, what other patterns of development does the writer use? How do these patterns make the description more effective?

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