Do like this poem? Once there was a boy,
Who came from a very, very rich family,
Where there was no shortage of toys,
He valued nothing and was a very destructive little boy.

The one thing he didn't have was a friend.
He was very, very lonely.
He did not have anyone to cheer him up when he was sad,
And love was something he wished he had.

One day a little boy knocked on the door,
Dirty and poor,
Begging for shelter, food and nothing more,
“Close the door at once!” shouted the father,
But the boy knew better,
Standing in front of him was a friend,
And he finally understood that friendship was the most precious gift of all.

Moral of the story: To value people and not things.

Which revision of this sentence best uses direct characterization?

Arrange the sentences below to form a logical paragraph. an experienced rock climber knows that it takes a combination of knowledge and preparation to perform a successful climb. a successful climb begins with a proper foothold, carefully placing each foot on a ledge or crack then reaching for a solid hold, and finally pushing off. in addition to a proper foothold, a climber must be careful to check the integrity of the rock before stepping because it has to be solid clear through. a veteran climber judges the integrity of the rock and chooses not to climb on conglomerates, packed clay with lots of little rocks. but, such knowledge of rock is not the only preparation a skilled climber needs; equally important is the correct equipment. with these tools, knowledge of rock composition and equipment safety, a climber may experience many safe and enjoyable climbs.

Besides the revisions listed in the paragraph, what else can deepak do to strengthen his paper?