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Writing Process

Subject : writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The exact words of a source set off in quotation marks






2. 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






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






4. Spatial - geometrical - or geographical arrangement of ideas according to their position in space (examples: left/right - top/bottom - circular - adjacent)






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






6. Salinger - J.D. 'The Catcher in the Rye.' New York: Little - Brown - and Company - 1945.






7. Flm - art - media - and so on






8. Salinger - J. D. (1945) 'The Catcher in the Rye.' New York: Little - Brown and Company.






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






10. Are comparison of two pairs that have the same relationship






11. A student's personal dictionary of words to know or spell - note cards - graphic organizers - oral histories - and journals






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






13. 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






14. Toulman's model of arguement






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






16. 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






17. Creative - expository - persuasive - argumentative






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






19. Facts - data - and opinions of others used to support assertions and conclusions






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






21. 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






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






23. A following of one thing after another (key words: after - next - afterward - during - preceding - finally - immediately - first - later - now)






24. 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;






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






26. Arrange a paragraph - and specific - concrete support for the main idea of the paragraph






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






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






29. Chronological order - classification - illustration - climax - location - comparison - cause and effect






30. Leads into the topic of the essay - trying to capture the reader's interest






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






32. The particular group of readers or viewers that the writer is addressing






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






34. Writers can express their innermost thoughts - feelings - and responses through a variety of personal writing - including journal writing - diaries - logs - personal narratives - and personal essays






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






36. The way the an author uses words - phrases - and sentences to formulate ideas






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






38. Either to give your reader information or to persuade your readers to agree with you






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






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






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






42. Gathering ideas onto paper in sentences and paragraphs






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






44. Topic that you are discussing






45. Reference works - internet - student-created sources - other






46. Speech or written form that debates or argues a topic in a logical way






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






48. Analogies - extended metaphor - appeal to authority - appeal to emotion






49. Use of contrasting ideas to communicate a message






50. Also called clustering and webbing; more visual and less linear