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What is Brainstorming?

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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?

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?

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?

Increasing writing anxiety Signup and view all the answers

When was the modern concept of brainstorming popularized through Alex F. Osborn's book?

1960s Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the list approach to brainstorming mentioned in the text?

To generate as many relevant ideas as possible Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest deciding which ideas are useful in the brainstorming process?

By comparing the number and quality of ideas that support different arguments Signup and view all the answers

In what type of essay would creating a concept map or cluster diagram be particularly helpful?

An essay discussing various aspects of a topic Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of outlining as mentioned in the text?

To organize and structure the content of the essay Signup and view all the answers

Which step should be taken after deciding which ideas are useful in the brainstorming process?

Review and decide which ideas are relevant for further development Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between individual brainstorming and group brainstorming?

Individual brainstorming is done by one person, while group brainstorming involves multiple people generating ideas. Signup and view all the answers

Which brainstorming technique involves writing ideas in a list in the order they come to mind?

Listing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of freewriting in the brainstorming process?

To write continuously without concern for grammar Signup and view all the answers

How can concept mapping be described?

Placing the main idea at the center and branching out to record more specific ideas Signup and view all the answers

In the brainstorming writing process, what should a writer do to distinguish good ideas?

Consider how well each idea can support the main point in an argument Signup and view all the answers

What is Brainstorming?

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Questions and Answers

What was the original term used by Alex F. Osborn for what we now call brainstorming?

Why is brainstorming important in the context of writing?

How does brainstorming help writers stay focused on the topic of the essay?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

How can concept mapping be described?

In the brainstorming writing process, what should a writer do to distinguish good ideas?

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