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What is the primary purpose of pre-writing?
What is the primary purpose of pre-writing?
Which of the following is an example of a narrow topic?
Which of the following is an example of a narrow topic?
Why is it important to choose a topic that is not too broad?
Why is it important to choose a topic that is not too broad?
What is a suitable way to narrow down the topic of 'schools'?
What is a suitable way to narrow down the topic of 'schools'?
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Which statement reflects an effective pre-writing strategy?
Which statement reflects an effective pre-writing strategy?
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Study Notes
Pre-Writing
- Pre-writing is the process of deciding what to write about and planning the writing.
- This involves choosing a topic, gathering ideas, and editing those ideas.
Choosing and Narrowing a Topic
- A paragraph is typically five to ten sentences long.
- Choose a topic that is not too narrow or too broad.
- A narrow topic has few ideas, while a broad topic has many.
- Examples:
- Narrow: Ages of siblings
- Broad: Schools
- Narrowed: Secondary schools in a specific country
- Narrowed: Popular school clubs
- Narrowed: University entrance exams
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Description
This quiz covers essential concepts in the pre-writing phase, focusing on the processes of choosing and narrowing down a topic for writing. Understand the importance of selecting a topic that strikes the right balance between specificity and breadth. Test your knowledge on how to gather and edit ideas effectively.
