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What was the original term used by Alex F. Osborn for what we now call brainstorming?
What was the original term used by Alex F. Osborn for what we now call brainstorming?
- Innovative thought creation
- Group idea generation
- Creative thinking sessions
- Thinking up (correct)
Why is brainstorming important in the context of writing?
Why is brainstorming important in the context of writing?
- To generate a single idea before starting to write
- To improve the writer's typing speed
- To help the writer generate varied ideas and improve writing quality (correct)
- To reduce creativity in writing
How does brainstorming help writers stay focused on the topic of the essay?
How does brainstorming help writers stay focused on the topic of the essay?
- By increasing writing anxiety
- By inducing writer's block
- By reducing deletion of writing (correct)
- By producing irrelevant ideas
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of brainstorming for writing?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of brainstorming for writing?
When was the modern concept of brainstorming popularized through Alex F. Osborn's book?
When was the modern concept of brainstorming popularized through Alex F. Osborn's book?
What is the main purpose of the list approach to brainstorming mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of the list approach to brainstorming mentioned in the text?
How does the text suggest deciding which ideas are useful in the brainstorming process?
How does the text suggest deciding which ideas are useful in the brainstorming process?
In what type of essay would creating a concept map or cluster diagram be particularly helpful?
In what type of essay would creating a concept map or cluster diagram be particularly helpful?
What is the purpose of outlining as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of outlining as mentioned in the text?
Which step should be taken after deciding which ideas are useful in the brainstorming process?
Which step should be taken after deciding which ideas are useful in the brainstorming process?
What is the main difference between individual brainstorming and group brainstorming?
What is the main difference between individual brainstorming and group brainstorming?
Which brainstorming technique involves writing ideas in a list in the order they come to mind?
Which brainstorming technique involves writing ideas in a list in the order they come to mind?
What is the purpose of freewriting in the brainstorming process?
What is the purpose of freewriting in the brainstorming process?
How can concept mapping be described?
How can concept mapping be described?
In the brainstorming writing process, what should a writer do to distinguish good ideas?
In the brainstorming writing process, what should a writer do to distinguish good ideas?
