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Writing Process

Subject : writing-skills
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The writer demonstrates similarities and differences between two or more subjects






2. Achieved when all parts of the essay relate to the thesis statement and to each other






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






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






5. Flm - art - media - and so on






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






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






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






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






10. This stage of the writing process involve gathering and selecting ideas; teachers can help students in several ways: creating lists - researching - brainstorming -reading to discover more about the author's style - talking - collecting memorabilia or






11. Addition (also - in addition - too - moveover); example (for example - for instance - on the otherhand - nevertheless); contrast (but - yet - however - on the other hand); comparison (similarly - likewise - in the same way); concession (of course - t






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






13. Dictionaries - encyclopedias - writers' reference handbooks - books of lists - almanacs - thesauruses - books of quotations - and so on






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. The topic sentence is stated and then followed by the details






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






29. 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






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






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






32. 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






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






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






35. Online: dictionaries - encyclopedias - writers' reference handbooks - books of lists - almanacs - thesauruses - books of quotations - and so on; various search engines and portals to gather ideas and information






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






37. 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)






38. Vague words are avoided






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






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






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






42. 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






43. Gathering ideas onto paper in sentences and paragraphs






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






45. Your assertion that conveys your point of view






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






47. Writing nonstop about anything






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






49. The 'going public' stage of writing






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