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Writing Process
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writing-skills
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
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
spatial sequence
elements in an argument
workplace writing
holistic scoring
2. Is it sufficient? is it representative? is it relevant? is it accurate? are claims qualified?
tone
unity
guidelines for evaluating evidence
audience
3. Is a metaphor (a comparison of two unlike things) used throughout a work or over a series of lines in prose or poetry
extended metaphor
chronological order
expository
types of source material
4. Type of argument in logic in which an expert or knowledgeable other is cited for the purpose of strengthening the argument
appeal to authority
types of presentation strategies
developmen
analogies
5. Listing all the ideas that come to mind associated with the topic
drafting
style
brainstorming
counterpoints
6. State the essay smoothly - not abruptly - flowing logically from the rest of the essay
prewriting
revising
thesis statement end
paraphrase
7. Type of argument in which the author appeals to the readers emotions (fear - security - pity - flattery) to prove the argument
appeal to emotion
self-assessment
general reading public
portfolios
8. Speech or written form in which one explains or describes
source
types of presentation strategies
expository
graphic organizer (Also known as concept maps - entity relationship charts - and mind maps)
9. The 'going public' stage of writing
writing activities
focused free writing
publishing
developmen
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
assertion
ways to avoid generalizations
sarcasm
prewriting
11. In this stage - you begin writing - connecting - and developing ideas
ways to avoid generalizations
revising
types of source material
drafting
12. Informs the reader of the problem and suggests action to remedy problem (similar to a persuasive argument paper)
problem and solution
major activities of revision
quotations
compare and contrast
13. Part of your writing that is established by what you say and how you say it
workplace writing
holistic scoring
common transitional expressions and the relationships they signal
tone
14. The overall feeling created in a piece of writing
assertion
other sources
tone
typical elements in informative essay
15. Middle and secondary level students learn how to prepare resumes - cover letters - job applications - and business letters
revising
argument
workplace writing
internet
16. Taking a draft from its preliminary to its final version by evaluating - adding - cutting - moving material - editing - and proofreading
revising
creative writing
steps of revision
APA
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
evaluating
scholarly writing
introductory paragraph
process writing
18. Composed of educated - experienced readers - people who read newspapers - magazines - and books
process writing
general reading public
self-assessment
introductory paragraph
19. Creative - expository - persuasive - argumentative
ways to organize a passage
reference works
types of discourse
creative
20. Calls for you to read your final copy for typing errors or handwriting legibility
guidelines for evaluating evidence
style
proofreading
developmen
21. A memory device to check for specific - concrete details: reason - examples - names - numbers - senses (sight - sound - smell - taste - touch)
elements in an argument
ways to avoid generalizations
RENNS
cause and effect
22. Acting a referee; evaluating a colleague's work professionally
brainstorming
peer review
purposes of writing
shaping
23. Be logical - enlist the emotions of the reader - establish credibility
guidelines for reasoning effectively in written arguement
appeal to authority
the claim - the support - the warrant
tone
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
appeal to emotion
thesis statement end
ways to avoid generalizations
audience characteristics
25. A book - article - videotape - or any other form of communication
typical elements in informative essay
subject
source
location
26. Flm - art - media - and so on
types of source material
evaluating
appeal to emotion
other sources
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
plagerizing
RENNS
formal outline guidelines
compare and contrast
28. Style - tone - point of view - sarcasm - counterpoints - praise
generalizations
appeal to authority
free writing
rhetorical features
29. This stage involves checking for style and conventions--spelling - grammar - usage - and punctuation
editing
writing activities
brainstorming
specific language
30. Vague words are avoided
spatial sequence
specific language
publishing
subject
31. To express yourself - to inform a reader - to persuade a reader - to create a literary work
major activities of revision
purposes of writing
coherence
persuasive / argumentative writing
32. Essays - research papers - biographies--these types of writing are most prevalent in middle or secondary level classrooms
scholarly writing
major activities of revision
workplace writing
steps of revision
33. Is to present another person's words or ideas as if they were your own
spatial sequence
audience characteristics
plagerizing
reference works
34. A condensed statement of main points of someone else's passage expressed in your own words and sentence structure
ways to avoid generalizations
specific language
thesis statement end
summar
35. Use transitional expressions - use pronouns effective - uses deliberate repetition effectively - use parallel structures effectively
cause and effect
techniques for coherence
mapping
spatial sequence
36. The writer demonstrates similarities and differences between two or more subjects
publishing
comparison
process writing
source
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
creative writing
sarcasm
drafting
compare and contrast
38. When the essay supplies guideposts that communicate the relations among ideas
coherence
audience characteristics
portfolios
holistic scoring
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
personal writing
purposes of writing
revising
cause and effect
40. Speech or written form in which one expresses thoughts and feelings with imagination and creativity
creative
RENNS
internet
personal writing
41. The writer explains the relationship between terms and concepts
publishing
classification
self-assessment
appeal to authority
42. Calls for you to consider ways to organize your material
journalistic questions
scholarly writing
shaping
revising
43. Shifting mentally from judgment; read your draft to critically evaluate it; decide whether to rewrite or revise current draft; be systematic
sarcasm
shaping
developmen
steps of revision
44. Writing interviews - accounts - profiles - or descriptions to capture the meaning of the subject being written about
subject writing
audience characteristics
quotations
comparison
45. A detailed statement of someone else's statement expressed in your own words and your own sentence structure
RENNS
editing
types of discourse
paraphrase
46. Introductory paragraph - thesis statement - background information - reasons or evidence - anticipation of like objections and responses to them - concluding paragraph
elements in an argument
proofreading
tone
plagerizing
47. The perspective from which a piece is written; first person - third person - omniscient - limited omniscient
point of view
common transitional expressions and the relationships they signal
appeal to authority
assertion
48. Relationship occur whenever one event makes other events happen (key words: consequently - as a result of - accordingly -in order to - if/then)
cause and effect
reference works
chronological order
other sources
49. Use of positive feedback or cutting wit to mock someone
student-created sources
general reading public
drafting
sarcasm
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;
chronological order
spatial sequence
formal outline guidelines
location