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Writing Process

Subject : writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Add (insert needed words - sentences - paragraphs) - cut (get rid of whatever goes off topic) - replace (as needed - substitute words - sentences - paragraphs) - move material around (changing sequence of paragraphs)






2. In this stage - the writer looks back at his/her work and self-evaluates - and the audience evaluates the effectiveness of the writing






3. Toulman's model of arguement






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






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






6. 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






7. The exact words of a source set off in quotation marks






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






9. Subject - purpose - focus - specific language - briefly state subdivisions






10. Writing nonstop by starting with a set topic






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






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






13. The writer shows order of time or the steps in a process






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






15. The overall feeling created in a piece of writing






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






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






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






20. Students learn rhetorical strategies to persuade others - such as by writing editorials - arguments - commentaries - and advertisements






21. Introductory paragraph - thesis statement - background information - points of discussion - concluding paragraph






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






23. The writer explains the relationship between terms and concepts






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






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






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






27. The first sentence of the paragraph; it gives the reader an idea of what the paragraph is going to be about






28. Creative - expository - persuasive - argumentative






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






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






31. 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






32. Vague words are avoided






33. Reports another's words without quotation marks except around words repeated exactly from the source






34. Speech or written form in which one sets forth to convince






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






36. Prewriting (also called planning or rehearsal) - shapping - drafting - revising - editing - proofreading and publishing






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Repeats another's words exactly and encloses them in quotation marks






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






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






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






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






48. Often called composing; putting together the ideas to create a composition






49. Use of contrasting ideas to communicate a message






50. Use of positive messages to recognize or influence others