Reading examples of illustration will help you write your own. The first example in this section is a Profile of Success from the real world of business. In this profile, Karen Upright shows how she uses illustration to communicate with her colleagues at Procter & Gamble.

The second example is an illustration paragraph by a student, and the third example is an illustration essay by a professional writer. As you read these pieces, pay attention to the vocabulary, and answer the questions in the margin. They will help you read critically.