Prewriting Techniques Quiz

What is the main purpose of prewriting?

• To write the final draft of a piece

• To gather initial thoughts and ideas for a piece of writing

• To edit and revise a written piece

• To publish a written piece

Which of the following is NOT a commonly known prewriting technique?

• Brainstorming

• Freewriting

• Looping

• Editing

What does prewriting help writers to do?

• Write the final draft without any errors

• Prepare for the writing of the initial draft of a piece

• Publish their work

• Design the layout of their writing

Which of the following best describes brainstorming as a prewriting technique?

• Writing the final draft of a piece

• Jotting down thoughts and ideas in response to a core idea

• Editing and revising a written piece

• Publishing a written piece

What is the literal meaning of prewriting?

• To write before writing

• To edit before writing

• To publish before writing

• To brainstorm before writing

Which of the following is a benefit of engaging in the prewriting process?

• It helps writers to publish their work faster

• It helps writers to whittle down their thoughts to establish a cogent direction

• It helps writers to avoid writing drafts

• It helps writers to design the layout of their writing

What is the main purpose of brainstorming in the writing process?

• To generate ideas in response to a prompt

• To finalize the structure of the writing

• To edit and proofread the final draft

• To conduct research on a topic

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Which prewriting method allows writers to freely let ideas come without worrying about structural expectations?

• List-making

• Brainstorming

• Freewriting

• Outlining

How is list-making different from brainstorming?

• List-making is less structured than brainstorming

• List-making is more traditionally structured than brainstorming

• List-making involves drawing diagrams

• List-making is used for editing and proofreading

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What is a characteristic of freewriting?

• It requires a strict structure and organization

• It involves listing ideas one after another

• It allows ideas to flow freely without specific intent

• It focuses on grammar and punctuation