We went down to the blue water’s edge as it lapped lazily against the shore.

what change would most improve the word choice in this sentence?

a. “blue water’s edge” should be replaced with a more descriptive detail.
b. “lapped lazily” should be replaced with a more descriptive detail.
c. “went” should be replaced with a more vivid verb.
d. “shore” should be replaced with a more precise noun.

Write a five-minute oral presentation about the call of the wild, writing for an audience of your peers. what did you find most fascinating or interesting about the story, and what did you think were its most important points? include one visual element to support your ideas; this may be a short slideshow. then, make small changes to your speech to adapt it to be presented to a formal audience. enter both versions of your speech (informal and formal) in the space below, and include your selected visual element. if possible, present your speech to an audience to receive feedback.

At one point in the memoir, the ship strikes a rock and begins to leak. how does diaz del castillo solve this problem? by tossing the fresh water overboard. by forcing the crew to pump out the water flooding by calling for to a portuguese diver. by praying to the almighty.

Writing prompt: you went to the mall. what mode of transportation did you use to get there? how did you pay for things you are buying? what did you do there (watch a movie, eat something, etc)?