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Writing
Wise Choices in Writing: Psychology for Sucess
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| True or False: The four components in the writing process are: prewriting, writing, revising, and editing. | True |
| True or False: Prewriting is also called mapping. | False: Prewriting is also called invention. |
| Which two activities are included in prewriting? A. Collecting and Evaluating B. Rehearsing and Organizing C. Collecting and Organizing D. Evaluating and Rehearsing | C. Collecting and Organizing |
| True or False: Writing is also called drafting. | True |
| True or False: After the first draft is completed, the writing is done. | False: The first draft is only the result of the first step in writing. |
| True or False: Experienced writers often spend as much (or even more) time revising as they took planning and writing their first draft. | True |
| True or False: Revising and editing are synonyms. | False: Revising is to clean up any unclearness that may be in your paper. Editing is to fix grammar and spelling errors. |
| The purpose of your paper is to inform, _________, or ___________ your intended audience. | Persuade, entertain |
| Which of the following statements is a positive affirmation about writing? A. I use all the of the writing process to express my ideas clearly and effectively. B. I like writing, so this will be easy C. My professor will give me a good grade | A. I use all the of the writing process to express my ideas clearly and effectively. |
| _______ ___________ are used to arouse your curiosity to motivate you. | Focus questions |
| Which is an example of a focus question? A. What did women in 1921 do for fun? B. How fast can I do this assignment? C. The biggest domestic cat is the Maine Coon D. What will I eat for dinner? | A. What did women in 1921 do for fun? |
| _______ _______ are useful when grouping your notes for prewriting. | Note cards |
| A _________ __________ is a group of interested well-educated readers who know little or nothing about the topic. | General Audience |
| Which two elements make up a thesis? A. Topic and Claim B. Topic and Plan C. Plan and Claim D. Claim and Concept | A. Topic and Claim |
| The _______ is what you're writing about, and the ______ is what you make about the topic. | Topic, claim |
| An _______ __________ shows a good way to assemble the parts of an essay. | Essay blueprint |
| The ______ is the beginning of your essay that catches the reader's attention. | Hook |
| What follows your hook? A. Thesis statement B. Body paragraph C. Agenda D. Conclusion | A. Thesis statement |
| Give an example of a transition. | By exercising regularly, you'll improve your overall health. |
| A transition should go A. At the end of a paragraph B. At the beginning of a paragraph C. At the end of your paper D. No transition is needed | B. At the beginning of a paragraph |
| What should you do after finishing the writing process? | Set your writing aside for a couple of day then go back with fresh eyes to revise and edit again. |
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