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Writing Process

Subject : writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Impressionistic; method based on theory that a whole piece of writing is greater than the sum of its parts; essays are read for a total impression they create - rather than individual aspects; grammar - spelling - and organization should not be consi






2. Is it sufficient? is it representative? is it relevant? is it accurate? are claims qualified?






3. Is a metaphor (a comparison of two unlike things) used throughout a work or over a series of lines in prose or poetry






4. Type of argument in logic in which an expert or knowledgeable other is cited for the purpose of strengthening the argument






5. Listing all the ideas that come to mind associated with the topic






6. State the essay smoothly - not abruptly - flowing logically from the rest of the essay






7. Type of argument in which the author appeals to the readers emotions (fear - security - pity - flattery) to prove the argument






8. Speech or written form in which one explains or describes






9. The 'going public' stage of writing






10. Be specific - use facts/data/statistics - use/attribute quotes; quantify don't qualify; use of 'it seems -' try not to overstate situation - base writing on authority - break down the topic






11. In this stage - you begin writing - connecting - and developing ideas






12. Informs the reader of the problem and suggests action to remedy problem (similar to a persuasive argument paper)






13. Part of your writing that is established by what you say and how you say it






14. The overall feeling created in a piece of writing






15. Middle and secondary level students learn how to prepare resumes - cover letters - job applications - and business letters






16. Taking a draft from its preliminary to its final version by evaluating - adding - cutting - moving material - editing - and proofreading






17. Learning how to write by writing; is an approach which encourages students to communicate their own written messages while simultaneously developing their literacy skills in speaking and reading rather than delaying involvement in the writing process






18. Composed of educated - experienced readers - people who read newspapers - magazines - and books






19. Creative - expository - persuasive - argumentative






20. Calls for you to read your final copy for typing errors or handwriting legibility






21. A memory device to check for specific - concrete details: reason - examples - names - numbers - senses (sight - sound - smell - taste - touch)






22. Acting a referee; evaluating a colleague's work professionally






23. Be logical - enlist the emotions of the reader - establish credibility






24. Age - gender - ethic backgrounds - political philosophies - religious beliefs - roles (student - parent - voter - wage earner - property owner - veteran) - interests hobbies - level of education - amount of general or specialized knowledge about the






25. A book - article - videotape - or any other form of communication






26. Flm - art - media - and so on






27. Used to show similarities and differences (key words: although - but - still - yet - compared with - as opposed to - different from - either/or - neither/nor - in common - similarly






28. Style - tone - point of view - sarcasm - counterpoints - praise






29. This stage involves checking for style and conventions--spelling - grammar - usage - and punctuation






30. Vague words are avoided






31. To express yourself - to inform a reader - to persuade a reader - to create a literary work






32. Essays - research papers - biographies--these types of writing are most prevalent in middle or secondary level classrooms






33. Is to present another person's words or ideas as if they were your own






34. A condensed statement of main points of someone else's passage expressed in your own words and sentence structure






35. Use transitional expressions - use pronouns effective - uses deliberate repetition effectively - use parallel structures effectively






36. The writer demonstrates similarities and differences between two or more subjects






37. Provides students with the opportunity to play with language - to express emotions - to articulate stories - or to develop a drama for others to enjoy






38. When the essay supplies guideposts that communicate the relations among ideas






39. This is the stage of writing that involves rewriting or 're-seeing;' emphasis is place on examining sentence structure - word choice - voice - and organization of the piece






40. Speech or written form in which one expresses thoughts and feelings with imagination and creativity






41. The writer explains the relationship between terms and concepts






42. Calls for you to consider ways to organize your material






43. Shifting mentally from judgment; read your draft to critically evaluate it; decide whether to rewrite or revise current draft; be systematic






44. Writing interviews - accounts - profiles - or descriptions to capture the meaning of the subject being written about






45. A detailed statement of someone else's statement expressed in your own words and your own sentence structure






46. Introductory paragraph - thesis statement - background information - reasons or evidence - anticipation of like objections and responses to them - concluding paragraph






47. The perspective from which a piece is written; first person - third person - omniscient - limited omniscient






48. Relationship occur whenever one event makes other events happen (key words: consequently - as a result of - accordingly -in order to - if/then)






49. Use of positive feedback or cutting wit to mock someone






50. Number - letters - indentations signaling groups and levels of importance; each level has more than one entry; all subdivisions are at the same level of generality; headings don't overlap; only first word (and proper nouns) of each entry capitalize;