There are many types of rain, and they all create a different mood. Spring rain on fields and flowers can feel refreshing. On the other hand, a cold, steady rain in the middle of winter can make you feel a little sad. A thunderstorm might feel frightening, or it might feel exciting. All types of rain are necessary to water the earth's grasses and plants. No matter where you are, you can use the mood created by rain as an inspiration to start writing.


1. a. What sentence is the topic sentence of the paragraph?

b. What sentence is unrelated to the topic and can be eliminated?

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2. List four things to look for when you're proofreading. (Make sure you're not telling us what's correct - specifically what do you look for when proofreading)

3.Complete the following steps: a. Define the term cliché. b. Give an example of a cliché. Write one sentence using the cliché and another that replaces the cliché with your own ordinal wording. (Be sure that you're using an actual example of a cliché in your work; don't just write a sentence with the word cliché in it)

4. Name and explain two type of prewriting. Be sure that you're explaining each type of prewriting not just giving two examples