Page 323 - Wordsmith A Guide to College Writing

Visualize

Look at the photograph of the “Beach Closed” sign; then use
your imagination to generate several examples of dangers that

might have forced the closure of this beach.

Plan

Plan a paragraph discussing the closure of the beach pictured.

Choose between one and three examples of dangers that could

cause the closure of a beach.

Draft

Now you are ready to write. Draft a paragraph discussing two

or three hypothetical examples or reasons this beach might

have been closed, or, if you wish, take just one of your

examples and write it out in detail, describing all of the
circumstances that led to the closure of the beach.

Exercise 8-5 Using Examples

Effectively

To get an idea of how examples help you get your meaning across,

look at the following paragraphs. Which presents a clearer picture?