Unit 2 Quiz 2

What is the first step in the writing process?

• Choosing a title

• Planning or gathering ideas

• Submitting the final draft

• Proofreading and editing

What is the purpose of drafting in the writing process?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the writing longer

• To organize thoughts and develop ideas

• To procrastinate

What does revising involve in the writing process?

• Making changes to improve the clarity of meaning, structure, and/or style of the writing.

• Leaving the content unchanged

• Removing all punctuation

• Adding more spelling errors

Why is editing an important step in the writing process?

• To improve the grammar, spelling, punctuation, and overall quality of the writing.

• To decrease the overall quality of the writing

• To waste time and effort

• To make the writing longer and more confusing

What is the benefit of planning before writing?

• It leads to overthinking and excessive self-editing.

• It helps to organize thoughts and ensure clarity in the writing.

• It limits creativity and spontaneity in writing.

• It makes the writing process longer and more tedious.

What is one way to prepare a plan for a first draft?

• Prepare an SPO (Single Paragraph Outline)

• Singing, dancing, and acting

• Typing, formatting, and printing

• Painting, sculpting, and carving

What should you do before revising your draft?

• Never revise your writing

• Ask someone else to revise it for you

• Revise only the first paragraph

• Read your draft and determine WHAT to revise

What are some common mistakes to look for when editing your writing?

• Using too many descriptive words

• Grammar and punctuation errors, unclear or awkward phrasing, repetition, and inconsistency in tone or style

• Spelling mistakes and typos

• Following a strict word count

What should you do after making revisions to your draft?

• First, read the draft, incorporating the new revisions, to see how it flows

• Next, if the new revisions are enough, write the second draft

• Or if the new revisions haven't improved clarity, structure, or style, then revise some more

• Take a nap

Why is it important to follow the writing process?

• To organize thoughts, improve clarity, and ensure a well-structured and coherent final product.

• Because it's fun to make things complicated

• To confuse the reader

• To waste time and effort