Writing Process and Argumentation Concepts

What is the primary focus when planning and developing your writing?

• The number of paragraphs

• The use of complex vocabulary

• The reasons most significant for your specific purpose and audience

• The length of the essay

Which step is NOT part of the writing process reviewed in the lesson?

• Editing and publishing the writing

• Reading closely and analyzing the text

• Generating and planning what to write

• Memorizing the text

What is the first step in the writing process?

• Drafting and revising

• Editing and publishing

• Generating and planning

• Reading closely and analyzing the text

What is the purpose of using a T-chart in brainstorming?

• To list all characters in the play

• To summarize the entire play

• To organize reasons for and against a prompt question

• To create a visual representation of the text

What does empathizing with a character mean?

• Agreeing with everything they do

• Criticizing their motives

• Understanding or feeling the feelings of another

• Ignoring their actions

Why is it important to select significant reasons for your argument?

• To confuse the audience

• To avoid using any evidence

• To ensure the argument is well-supported with evidence

• To make the essay longer

What is the purpose of condensing ideas when creating a thesis?

• To avoid making a clear argument

• To make the thesis statement longer

• To simplify and clarify the main reasons

• To include more complex vocabulary

Why might Shakespeare want his audience to empathize with Prospero?

• Because Prospero's motive for revenge is central to establishing the plot

• Because Prospero is a minor character

• Because Prospero is always portrayed positively

• Because Prospero is the only character in the play

What is a thesis statement?

• A summary of the entire essay

• A clear and specific statement that presents an argument and gives reasons to support the claim

• A list of all the characters in the play

• A question about the text

What is the final step in the writing process?

• Reading closely and analyzing the text

• Generating and planning

• Editing and publishing

• Drafting and revising