Revision and the Traits of Writing

When writers want to improve their organization they

• Repair comma errors

• Make time transitions smooth

• Add rich details

• Consult a thesaurus to improve vocabulary

When writers want to improve their word choice they

• Think about similes and metaphors

• Write a beginning, middle and end

• Have different sentence lengths

• Develop a plot

When writers want to improve their ideas they

• Check comma usage.

• Use figurative language.

• Read the piece aloud for smooth flow.

• Add events to keep the plot building.

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When writers want to improve sentence fluency they

• Use quotation marks.

• Add a plot twist.

• Start sentences in a variety of ways.

• Use a thesaurus to find better words.

When writers want to improve the voice of their piece they

• Give each character her/his own voice.

• Have a powerful climax.

• Give strong details in the exposition.

• Use transition words.

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When writers want to improve their ideas, they

• Indent your paragraphs.

• Use words that show your growing vocabulary.

• Make sure the rising action builds to the climax.

• Tell the story in a clear, time order.

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For great organization writers should

• Use flashback in a clear way.

• Have fun dialogue

• Use quotation marks properly.

• Have long and short sentences.

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Word choice and voice support each other. They do this by...

• Carefully chosen words builds the voice.

• Great similes and metaphors (word choice) help build your style which is part of your voice as a writer.

• To have great voice, you need the right words.

• All of the above

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A story has good ideas when

• There are too many twists and the reader is lost.

• The reader finishes the piece and is satisfied.

• The capitalization is done correctly.

• The sentences are organized.

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It is great for the ideas of your piece to

• Have a strong conflict

• Develop a complete ending.

• Develop a character

• All of the above

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