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I may revise up to three English 101 essays during the semester to earn a higher grade.

It’s true that you can revise one English 101 essay, including mid-term, exam. If you decide to do so, you must submit a one-page revision proposal letter, explaining why you wish to revise your work and unfolding your revision plan. In your proposal, present a plan to work on a facet or two of your writing: idea development, organization, sentence structure, usage, support, etc. You must turn in your proposal by April 5th, 2026. Specify the day on which you will turn in the revised work.  Your revised work must be accompanied by the proposal and the graded draft.  Remember that just because you choose to revise your paper does not mean you will automatically receive a higher grade. Please make sure to talk to me first before you decide to revise your essay.

Which sentence MOST effectively eliminates broad language without adding unnecessary detail? A. She felt sad after the argument.B. She felt extremely sad and upset.C. She sat in her car long after the engine died, staring at the steering wheel.D. She was sad, lonely, and depressed.

Which sentence is strongest?A. The building was ugly.B. The building was very ugly.C. The building had cracked walls and broken windows.D. The building looked bad.

Which revision is LEAST effective? Original: The room was small. A. The room barely fit the bed and dresser.B. The room felt small and uncomfortable.C. The bed touched one wall, and the door scraped the other.D. The ceiling seemed to press downward.

Final Grade Evaluation = to 100%

Broad words help readers imagine scenes more vividly.

Match the broad word with the best explanation. Letter Broad Word Number Explanation A Nice 1 Lacks specific emotion or action B Suddenly 2 Tells the reader how to feel C Stuff 3 Hides concrete details D Always 4 Uses unrealistic absolutes E Interesting 5 Gives no clear meaning

Which word is overly subjective and should be replaced with description?A. UglyB. BrickC. NarrowD. Rusted

Which sentence avoids vague language best?A. Something strange happened.B. A weird thing occurred.C. The lights flickered, then the power went out.D. It was very scary.