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Why Bother to Write Well: The Power of Language

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I. they provide you with power.

II. is a way to reach one's objectives.

III. helps a person express oneself clearly.

IV. will help a person gain many admirers.

Which of the above complete/completes the sentence?

Developing one's writing skills is essential because good writing skills ....................... 

I, II, III are the correct ones. Because in the book the paragraph states;

It is crucial to develop your writing skills since they provide you with power. Writing properly
helps you reach your objectives, whether they are to succeed academically, get and maintain a decent career, or just to express yourself clearly. 

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Why is pre-writing stage is important?

Pre-writing stage is important to avoid an off-topic, too generic, too narrow, badly developed essays. 

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I. To fully comprehend what is expected from the writer.

II. To specify the subject

III. To determine the purpose, audience, and tone.

IV. To generate the main idea.

V. To generate the details and explanations to support the main idea.

Which of the above is/are essential before starting writing?

All of the steps are essential before putting words into paper. The book states that "Experienced authors are aware that before they can start writing, they must first carefully understand the task to ensure that they comprehend what is expected from them. The next step is to specify the subject
and decide on the writing context, which contains determining the purpose, audience, and tone. Then, it is usually followed by generating a main idea, which further requires examples, details, and explanations to support your argument in it. Let us go step by step to better explain the initial steps in writing."

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What is the relationship between reading and writing? 

Writing actually starts by reading. It is a natural process.  If you
want to write well, you should read as much as you can before you start writing. 

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What is the benefit of reading for writing?

Reading helps the writer;

-to know the content and form background

-read and understand the task specifications, which is the first step of the actual writing process.

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Why is understanding the topic important?

understanding the task prompt is highly related to understanding the topic
and it is a really complex process with many points to consider.

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If you are asked to compare two concepts in your writing, what should you do?

You should focus on the similarities between two or more topics.

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If you are asked to contrast two concepts in your writing, what would you focus on?

You should  focus on the differences between two or more concepts.

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What would you do if you are asked to discuss a concept in your writing task?

You should provide a range of viewpoints on, emphasise, or detail a concept.

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What would you do if you are asked to analyse a concept in your writing task?

Analyse: Inquire into one or more components
of a subject.
Explain: Clearly state, provide support for, or
provide a step-by-step analysis of a subject.
Summarise: Briefly summarise the key ideas of
a topic or article.
Prove: Support a claim with evidence to
persuade the reader that it is true.

You should inquire into one or more components of a subject.

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What would you do if you are asked to explain a concept in your writing task?

You should clearly state, provide support for, or provide a step-by-step analysis of a subject.

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What would you do if you are asked to summarize a concept in your writing task?

You should briefly summarise the key ideas of a topic or article.

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What would you do if you are asked to provide a proof for a concept in your writing task?

In order to provide a proof, you need to prove your claims. In order to prove, you should support a claim with evidence and you should persuade the reader that it is like that. 

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What do you do in order to narrow down the topic?

In order to narrow down the topic, you will;
- set a limit to the topic to a broad topic,

-focus on something you can discuss in a paragraph or brief essay. 

-unwind the topic and concentrate on the subject,

-explore your knowledge, and identify the topics you wish to write about.

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What sort of tasks do you perform while deciding on the writing context?

You should examine your writing goal, your intended audience, and the tone you want to utilise while determining the writing context

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I. Considering the purpose

II. Generating the main idea.

III. Considering the tone.

IV. Generating the supporting ideas

V. Considering the audience.

In which order will you order the steps above while determining the writing context?

I, V, III, II, IV.

Because the tone and the audience all depends on the purpose of writing. In order to be able to generate the main ideas, a writer should know the purpose, audience and the tone. Once the main idea is generated, supporting ideas follow.

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I. Clustering

II. Brainstorming

III. Summarizing 

IV. List-making

V. Asking your friends

VI. Dividing

Which of the above is/are not among the ways of  generating ideas?

III, V

Brainstorming, clustering, dividing, free writing, list making are all for generating ideas.

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I. Narrowing down the topic

II. Understanding the topic

III. Generating the main ideas

IV. Understanding the task

V.  Generating the supporting ideas

In which order would you perform the steps above?

IV, II, I, III, V

Because the process starts with understanding the task.In order to understand the task, we have keep in mind the three points, which are the task prompt, text length and due date. The next thing to do is to understand the topic. That is, are we required to analyze, compare, contrast etc.? Once we understand the task and the topic, we start narrowing down the topic because it is impossible to write about something too general. Then, we generate the main ideas and the ideas which will support the  main idea.

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I. Summing up the paragraph/text.

II. Starting a new argument

III. Giving suggestions

IV. Providing your stance

V.  Asking questions to the audience/reader

Which of the above can you do while writing your concluding sentence/paragraph?

I, III, IV

The conclusion is the last sentence of the paragraph. It, therefore, can;

- sum up the paragraph by reminding the reader of the main idea

- interprets the significance of the supporting ideas.

-give suggestions or steps to be followed

-provide your own stance

-outline the issue if possible.

But whatever you do, you cannot start a new argument.

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If the writer is creating an image of a place, object or a concept, what type of paragraph is that?

Descriptive Paragraph because in a descriptive paragraph,  the writer uses one or more
of the five senses (smell, taste, hearing, touch, and sight) to create a word image of a person,
place, or item. Because it aids the reader in seeing the people, locations, or things being described,
description is helpful in a variety of writing genres. 

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If the writer gives a recount of an event or happening, what kind of paragraph is it?

Narrative paragraph

A story concerning a sequence of events is told by the author via narration.  narratives follow a chronological order and respond to the following six fundamental journalistic questions: What, Why, When, Who, Where, and How? Because the author is relaying a personal experience, narration frequently uses the first person

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If a writer delivers a basic idea and supports with definitions and examples in a paragraph, what kind of paragraph is that?

An expository paragraph. In an expository paragraph, the writer goes over a basic idea or supports a general statement using definitions or examples. Definitions and explanations are not general or abstract; they are precise and detailed. They define, clarify, or introduce a basic idea. An expository paragraph usually includes examples (also including illustrations) and definitions.

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What are the objectives of the introduction part in an essay?

The introduction has three objectives:

1.It identifies the precise subject of the essay.
2. It might include a list of the main topic’s subtopics.
3. The organisation strategy might be mentioned.

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What kind of information do the body paragraphs contain? 

Body paragraphs  of the essay contain  topic sentence and many supporting sentences. Each body paragraph can have a topic sentence and its supporting sentences.  The thesis statement is
supported by each body paragraph.

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What are the objectives of the conclusion part?

The conclusion/ the concluding paragraph has 3 objectives.  
1. It denotes the conclusion of the essay.
2. It serves as a reminder to the reader of your key points.
3. It concludes with your last observations on the subject.

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