Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Start your paragraph with a general topic sentence that introduces the person. Focus on the most striking part of their appearance first. Focus on physical details that hint at the person’s personality. Fill in any last details to give a good general picture. Use figurative language and strong adjectives throughout your paragraph. End the paragraph with a resonant description or conclusion.

Answer: A succinct introduction sentence at the start of your paragraph will help catch the reader’s attention and shift their focus to the person you’re about to describe. Keep this first sentence clear and concise, focusing on one aspect of their appearance so you don’t overwhelm your reader with too much description right away. You can also split your topic sentence into 2 sentences for clarity and flow. Start with something like: To hook your readers in even more, go straight from your general introduction to the most interesting or unusual part of the person’s appearance. Think of this as the thing that you notice first, or that makes the biggest impression on you when you first see it. If you’re writing a more creative piece, like a narrative, you can also use this as your introductory sentence. For example, you could write:  “I didn’t usually notice people’s skin, but Natasha’s glowed. It was almost alien. Night could be falling, or we could be sitting in a dark classroom, and I’d still see her out of the corner of my eye, faintly golden.” “His arms looked too long for his body, and disproportionately muscular, like pale twin boa constrictors.” By carefully choosing your descriptive words, your paragraph can paint a vivid picture of the person while giving the reader a sense of who they really are. Search for strong, resonant words that get across the point you want to make and create a tone that fits with the person. Make sure that your reader has a good sense for the most important parts of this person’s appearance. You want to at least touch on key aspects of their body and clothing, as well as their face, since these are the parts of the person that the reader will be most interested in. Continue to use strong, descriptive words and challenge yourself to describe them in unique ways.  To describe a face, for example, you could write, “Her nose and her two front teeth were just slightly crooked. She was constantly pulling her long hair forward and throwing it back again, blinking her bangs out of her eyes like she had no idea how they’d gotten there.” To describe someone’s body or clothing, you might write, “He was a big guy, but carried himself like he wanted to apologize for it. He hunched his shoulders and bent his neck over his phone, and wore gray clothes so he could blend into the walls.” Even the general details you’re describing should only be mentioned if they add insight into the person or character’s personality or impression. For example, if their eye color doesn’t hint at any deeper part of them, you don’t have to include it. Metaphors, similes, and striking, descriptive language will help you paint a picture of the person without losing the reader’s interest. You want to evoke the spirit and appearance of the person without getting too wordy, and strong, well-chosen language and phrases are the best way to do that. Challenge yourself to include a turn of phrase you’ve never heard before, or use a word in a new way to bring out new dimensions of your character or person. The end of your paragraph is the part that will stick in your reader’s mind. Try to make your last sentence the most interesting one, either with an unexpected final description or by summarizing the material in a unique, surprising way. You could say, for example:  “I’d known Lulu for years, but I’d never seen her wear a pair of shoes. In the summer, I’d watch the soles of her feet turn black and callused from the asphalt, which baked so hot under the sun it would let off waves of steam. It had to burn, but she just rose up on her tiptoes and laughed.” “In spite of the loud voice, the confident set of his shoulders, and the easy smile, Henry was the saddest person I’d ever met.”


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Remove the lights from the tree. Find replacement bulbs. Locate the blinking bulbs. Remove the bulbs. Replace the bulbs. Test the lights.

Answer: In case you've decided to make changes to your lights after you've put up your tree, you should remove the lights for safety and ease of access. Anytime you need to replace a bulb in a strand of lights, you should always find a replacement bulb with the same voltage as the original. Look under the tag on the strand of lights to find voltage information. Some light strands blink because they have special bulbs that twinkle. If that's the case with your lights, you can get rid of the twinkle feature by switching out the bulbs. Oftentimes, the bulbs that blink on these strands will be marked with red or silver tips. However, if they aren't marked, plug in the strand, let it warm up, and use a small piece of masking tape to mark each blinking bulb. First, unplug the lights. Then, for each blinking bulb, hold the bulb by the base (where the light attaches to the strand) and pull out the bulb and the bottom casing. Remove the bulbs from the casing. If you have trouble removing the bulb and casing, use a screwdriver to pry the light out. For every blinking bulb that you removed, you want to replace it with a non-blinking bulb. Insert the new bulb into the case, making sure the two wires on the end go through the holes in the bottom of the case.  Fold the wires back so they rest against the side of the casing. When you have finished, reinsert the new bulb and casing back into the base. When you have replaced all the blinking bulbs and returned them all to their bases on the light strand, plug in the lights and test them. Give them a few minutes to warm up.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Assess the situation. Alleviate any bleeding. Avoid realigning the bone. Stabilize the broken arm. Apply a cold pack or ice to reduce pain and swelling. See the doctor. Have the bone set.

Answer:
Depending on the severity of the break, you may need to call emergency services or get to a local hospital. Taking a minute to assess the situation before you take any treatment measures can help prevent further injury.  You likely have a broken arm if you hear a snap or cracking sound.  Other signs of a break are severe pain that may increase if you move it, swelling, bruising, deformity of the arm, or trouble turning it palm up to palm down.  Call emergency services or get to the hospital as soon as possible if you notice the following: The person is unresponsive, isn't breathing or isn't moving; there is heavy bleeding; even gentle pressure or movement causes pain; the extremity of the injured arm, such as a finger, is numb or bluish at the tip; you suspect a bone is broken in the neck, head or back; if the bone breaks the surface of the skin; or if the arm is deformed. If you are unable to reach emergency services, review the following wikiHow article: How to Provide First Aid for a Broken Bone. If the break has caused bleeding, it’s important to stop any bleeding as soon as possible. Apply light pressure to the area using a bandage, clean cloth, or a clean article or clothing. Make sure to call emergency services or get to the hospital if any bleeding is present. If a bone is sticking out or is deformed, do not realign it under any circumstances. Get to a doctor and stabilize the arm, both of which may help prevent further injury and discomfort. Trying to realign the bone can cause further injury and pain and will likely lead to an infection. It is very important to make sure excessive movement doesn't further damage the broken bone. Place a splint above and below the break to help stabilize it until you can get medical treatment.  You can use a variety of items to make a splint including rolled up newspaper or towels. Either tape or wrap a sling around your arm to hold the splints in place.  Padding on the splints may help relieve discomfort. Place an ice pack on the break after wrapping it in a towel or cloth. This can help manage the pain and swelling until you can get to the doctor.  Don’t apply the ice or pack directly to the skin, which can cause frostbite. Wrapping it in some kind of cloth or towel can help prevent frostbite.  Leave the ice for 20 minutes at time until you can get to a hospital or doctor. Depending on the severity of your break, you may require a cast, splint, or brace to stabilize the affected area. Your doctor or local hospital can decide on the best treatment for your break.  Your doctor will likely ask you a series of questions while examining the broken arm including about your symptoms, their severity, and anything that makes your pain worse.  Your doctor or the hospital may order X-rays or an MRI to further help determine the best treatment. If you have a break that is a displaced fracture, your doctor may need to manipulate the bone back into place. Although this can be painful, your doctor can take steps to help you get through the procedure.  Your doctor may give you a muscle relaxant or a sedative while he sets your bone.  Your doctor may apply a cast, a brace, splint, or sling to wear while your arm heals.