The trees stood tall and lingered over the white
pristine chapel that seemed subdued and silent in the
distance. The steeple was a towering pillar of strength
as I stood there, feeling like an insignificant ant in the
overgrown jungle of maple leaf covered ground. With
each step, there was a large cracking sound that broke
the innocent silence like firecrackers on New Year's
Eve. The air was cold and fresh on my sad face, and as
I entered the church a bright light filled my soul, like a
hot cup of sweet pumpkin soup on a cold winter's day.
1. Highlight the words or phrases that help create an image in your mind when you
read it.
2. Fill in the following technique table for FIVE words or phrases you have
highlighted.
QUOTE
TECHNIQUE
EFFECT (what senses does it appeal to?
How does it impact the reader?)

What is the best revision of this statement from the body of a cover letter?

He said it was because a private detective sees the dark side of human nature. but whatever the reason, gill landers had an innate suspicion of politicians. when senator randy brill walked into his office on that summer day in august, mopping his flushed features with a monogrammed handkerchief, gill could think of no good reason to change his attitude. he'd only met brill once. that had been two years ago at a country club reception for state political notables. since then, he'd learned all he wanted to know about the senator's sinister reputation. gill sat back in his chair, put his feet on his desk, and fought to keep a poker face. but there was no way he could stop the chill that coursed along his spine like a rush of ice water. 29. in this paragraph, the word notables probably signifies that the persons so described a. would like to be politicians. b. are wealthy people. c. have political influence. d. are contributors to charity.

What is implied in this sentence from mark twain's "the £1,000,000 bank-note"? i was puzzled, and wanted to discuss the matter a little further, but they didn't; so i took my leave, feeling hurt and insulted to be made the butt of what was apparently some kind of a practical joke, and yet obliged to put up with it, not being in circumstances to resent affronts from rich and strong folk.