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Chapter 2, Test 1 Preparing to Write
1. What causes writer’s block?
2. How does prewriting protect a writer against writer’s block?
3. What is the main goal of prewriting?
4. What is brainstorming?
5. What is freewriting?
6. What is “invisible writing”?
7. What is clustering?
8. Which technique is designed to use both the right and left sides of the brain?
9. What is outlining?
10. What is the benefit of keeping a journal?
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Chapter 2, Test 2 Preparing to Write
1. Writer’s block is caused by
a) dislike of writing.
b) poor writing ability.
c) fear of failure.
d) boring topics.
2. The goal of prewriting is
a) to get as many ideas as possible on paper.
b) to select which ideas are good or useful.
c) to complete a solid rough draft.
d) to think about a topic before writing anything down.
3. Brainstorming involves
a) making a list.
b) drawing.
c) using a computer.
d) meeting with a group.
4. Freewriting involves
a) writing with no punctuation.
b) writing in a smooth, logical sequence.
c) writing a numbered list of ideas.
d) writing nonstop for a short period of time.
5. Invisible writing involves
a) thinking or talking about your topic without writing.
b) writing on a computer.
c) talking rather than writing.
d) writing in a journal.
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6. Clustering involves
a) putting ideas in circles connected by lines.
b) making two lists: pros and cons.
c) creating lists of subtopics.
d) sketching pictures of your ideas.
7. The prewriting method that involves both the right and left hemispheres of the brain is
a) brainstorming.
b) freewriting.
c) invisible writing.
d) clustering.
8. When prewriting, you should be most concerned with
a) quality of ideas.
b) quantity of ideas.
c) organization.
d) grammar and punctuation.
9. Outlining is helpful to
a) practice Roman numerals.
b) think of new ideas.
c) organize your thoughts.
d) describe your specific details.
10. Outlining is usually done
a) before prewriting.
b) during brainstorming, freewriting, or clustering.
c) as the last step in prewriting.
d) after the first draft.
Chapter 2, Test 1 Preparing to Write
1. fear of not having anything worthwhile to say
2. Prewriting gives a writer a “safety zone” in which to generate ideas, not judge them.
3. to get ideas on paper
4. making a list of ideas on a topic
5. nonstop writing about a topic for a set period of time, ignoring all writing conventions
6. typing (freewriting) at a computer with the monitor turned off
7. making a “map” of circles containing related topics and subtopics
8. clustering
9. writing a topic sentence and key word plan
10. A journal provides writing practice.
Chapter 2, Test 2 Preparing to Write
1. c
2. a
3. a
4. d
5. b
6. a
7. d
8. b
9. c
10. c
