Framing Your Thoughts § 1: Having Something to Say
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What is the main advice regarding writing expressed in the passage?

  • Write cogently with adequate reasoning and support (correct)
  • Write without thinking it through
  • Write aimlessly with inadequate reasoning
  • Write without any point at all

    • What is the consequence of taking too long to reach your point according to the passage?

  • Readers will appreciate the detailed explanation
  • Readers will grasp your meaning effortlessly
  • Readers will have no incentive to understand you (correct)
  • Readers will become more engaged

    • What is the impact of law school on a student's reading experience as mentioned in the passage?

  • It reduces the need to read old cases
  • It increases the incentive for gleaning the main message (correct)
  • It reduces the incentive for gleaning the main message
  • It makes understanding the main message effortless

    • What is the characteristic of old cases mentioned in the passage?

    <p>They take forever to convey fairly straightforward points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested about law-review articles based on the passage?

    <p>They take 50 pages to convey what might be said more powerfully in 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage indicate about legal writers' adherence to the advice given?

    <p>They often ignore the advice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea of the court's statement in the given text?

    <p>The court is pleased to admit their mistake openly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author imply about the court's writing style?

    <p>It is likely to confuse and discourage many readers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is highlighted as the key to becoming an effective legal writer?

    <p>Having a focused mind to swiftly communicate ideas and leaving out unnecessary details.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested as a method for maximal efficiency in writing projects?

    <p>Using a nonlinear outlining method for setting down unformed ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's opinion on using overcomplicated language in legal writing?

    <p>The author advises against using overcomplicated language due to its negative impact on readers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text recommend for writers to effectively communicate their ideas?

    <p>To strive for clarity by swiftly communicating ideas and excluding unnecessary details.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What point does the court convey in its highly embellished statement?

    <p>The court simply admits its mistake without unnecessary embellishments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author emphasize as crucial for writers in legal contexts?

    <p>Insisting on never putting readers through the trouble of deciphering unclear writing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text advocate as a way for writers to swiftly communicate their ideas?

    <p>By focusing on leaving out everything that doesn't help communicate ideas efficiently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Legal writers should avoid taking too long to reach their point according to the passage.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Law school students must read through a lot of diffuse writing as part of their studies.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The author implies that law-review articles are often unnecessarily lengthy.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The passage suggests that using overcomplicated language in legal writing is discouraged.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Old cases mentioned in the passage take a long time to convey fairly straightforward points.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The main idea of the court's statement in the given text is to emphasize the importance of having something to say and thinking it through.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The court is admitting to making a mistake in its previous opinion.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The passage suggests that overcomplicated language in legal writing should be avoided.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, it is recommended for writers to plan their writing projects and try nonlinear outlining for maximal efficiency.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The passage implies that law students or lawyers who are paid to do so are the only readers willing to penetrate through an overgrown verbal foliage in legal writing.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The passage advocates for writers to insist on putting their own readers through the trouble of penetrating through another writer's obscurity.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The passage suggests that legal writers in California should not disturb the integrity of the long and well-established system for the improvement of streets.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, once writers have their points in mind, they are ready to start writing sentences and paragraphs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The court's highly embellished style is described as an impenetrable morass of words.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The passage emphasizes the key to becoming an effective legal writer is to have a focused mind as a writer and insist on putting your own readers through the trouble of penetrating through another writer's obscurity.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is suggested in the passage that most writers need a way to set down their yet-unformed ideas in a top-to-bottom order.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • The main advice regarding writing is to avoid taking too long to reach your point, as it can lead to a lack of clarity and reader engagement.

    Consequences of Poor Writing

    • Taking too long to reach your point can result in a lack of clarity and reader engagement.

    Impact of Law School on Reading Experience

    • Law school students must read through a lot of diffuse writing as part of their studies.

    Characteristics of Old Cases

    • Old cases often take a long time to convey fairly straightforward points.

    Law-Review Articles

    • The author implies that law-review articles are often unnecessarily lengthy.

    Adherence to Writing Advice

    • The passage suggests that legal writers often do not adhere to the advice given regarding effective writing.

    The Importance of Clarity

    • The court's statement emphasizes the importance of having something to say and thinking it through before writing.

    Critique of the Court's Writing Style

    • The author implies that the court's writing style is overly embellished and confusing.
    • The key to becoming an effective legal writer is to have a clear idea of what you want to convey and plan your writing accordingly.

    Maximizing Efficiency in Writing

    • The passage suggests that planning your writing project and using nonlinear outlining can help maximize efficiency.

    Simplicity in Language

    • The author discourages the use of overcomplicated language in legal writing.

    Effective Communication

    • The passage recommends that writers plan their writing projects and use clear language to effectively communicate their ideas.

    The Importance of Clear Thinking

    • The passage emphasizes that clear thinking is crucial for writers in legal contexts to effectively communicate their ideas.

    Swift Communication of Ideas

    • The passage advocates for writers to plan their writing projects and use clear language to swiftly communicate their ideas.

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    This quiz covers the concept of having a clear point and thinking it through before presenting it. It emphasizes the importance of stating points cogently, with adequate reasoning and support, to avoid a mushy and aimless writing style.

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