Composition Writing Skills: Master the Art of Storytelling, Poetry, and Reports

Question 1

In writing, what is most important?

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Clear structure

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Correct spelling

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Interesting vocabulary

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Fancy handwriting

Question 2

Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

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Comma

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Full stop

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Exclamation mark

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Colon

Question 3

Why do we use paragraphs in stories?

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To express a specific main idea

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To describe a setting

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To create suspense

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To introduce characters

Question 4

Which sentence is an example of a subordinate clause?

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Because she is a good student, she gets good grades.

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She is a good student.

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She studies hard.

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She is very intelligent.

Question 5

What is the main purpose of a report?

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To inform the reader

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To entertain the reader

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To persuade the reader

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To express the writer's opinion

Question 6

Which is NOT a feature of a good poem?

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Long sentences

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Imagery

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Figurative language

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Rhyme

Question 7

What is the primary reason to use transition words in writing?

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To connect ideas smoothly

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To add humor to the text

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To make certain points stand out

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To replace conjunctions

Question 8

Which of the given sentences is grammatically correct and properly punctuated?

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The girls were jumping over the fence

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The girl was jumpin over the fence.

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The girls was jumping over the fence.

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The girl was jump over the fence.

Question 9

Which type of text is best suited for presenting facts and information?

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Report

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Poem

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Story

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Play

Question 10

What is the main difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor says something is something else.

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A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as', while a simile says something is something else.

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Similes are used in poetry, while metaphors are used in prose.

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Metaphors are used in poetry, while similes are used in prose.

Question 11

Which of the following is a strategy that can help improve writing fluency?

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Freewriting

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Revising

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Editing

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Proofreading

Question 12

What is the main purpose of using adjectives?

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To describe something

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To make the sentence longer

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To change the meaning of a verb

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To show where something is

Question 13

Which of the following is the correct order of writing a report?

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Plan, write, edit, publish

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Write, plan, edit, publish

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Edit, publish, plan, write

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Publish, plan, write, edit

Question 14

What is alliteration?

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Using the same sound at the beginning of words

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Using different sounds at the beginning of words

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Using the same word twice in a sentence

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Using a lot of adjectives

Question 15

Which of the following is a type of figurative language?

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Metaphor

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Noun

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Adverb

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Verb

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a persuasive argument?

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Vote for me because I have the best policies.

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The sky is blue.

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I want to go to the park.

Question 17

What is the key element that ensures the logical flow of writing?

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Coherence

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Accuracy

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Structure

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Grammar

Question 18

Which of the following is the correct order of writing stages in this unit?

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Planning, drafting, editing, publishing

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Drafting, planning, publishing, editing

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Publishing, editing, planning, drafting

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Editing, publishing, planning, drafting

Question 19

Which sentence structure joins two complete sentences?

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A compound sentence

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A simple sentence

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A complex sentence

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A run-on sentence

Question 20

Why do we use words like 'however' and 'because' in our writing?

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To join different ideas

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To make our writing sound stronger

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To introduce new information

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To give examples

Question 21

Which type of writing usually includes headings, subheadings, and factual information?

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Report

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Story

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Poem

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Play

Question 22

What is the main reason to use a thesaurus when writing?

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To find synonyms and expand vocabulary

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To check for correct spelling

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To translate words into different languages

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To find definitions of words

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a grammar error to look for when proofreading your writing?

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Use of correct verb tense

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Incorrect spelling

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Missing punctuation

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Misuse of homophones

Question 24

What is the best way to make your writing clear and understandable?

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Proofread and make revisions

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Use long, complicated sentences

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Avoid using paragraphs

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Include as many ideas as possible

Question 25

What is the purpose of using quotations in your writing?

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To provide evidence for your arguments

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To make your writing more interesting

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To show your knowledge

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To avoid copyright infringement

Question 26

Which of these is **not** a type of writing you will learn in this unit?

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Letters

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Stories

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Poems

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Reports

Question 27

Why is it important to structure your writing effectively?

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To make it clear and organized

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To make it more interesting

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To use more difficult words

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To write more words

Question 28

Which type of writing often uses rhythm and rhyme?

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Poem

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Report

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Story

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Essay

Question 29

Which of these is **not** a skill you will develop in this unit?

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Solving complex equations

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Creating exciting beginnings

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Using vivid language

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Organizing paragraphs logically

Question 30

What's the first step in writing a good story?

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Brainstorming ideas

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Writing a rough draft

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Checking for mistakes

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Picking a topic

Question 31

What is a key part of writing a report?

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Putting events in order

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Using lots of colorful language

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Including conversations

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Using rhyme

Question 32

Why is it important to use grammar correctly in your writing?

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To help readers understand you

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To show off how much you know about grammar

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To make your writing longer

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To impress your teacher

Question 33

Which writing strategy can make your writing flow better?

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Using connecting words

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Adding lots of details

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Changing the subject often

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Ignoring who you are writing for

Question 34

In a story, which part is the most exciting and suspenseful, where the problem is at its highest point?

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Climax

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Beginning

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Ending

Question 35

Can you identify the difference between a noun and a verb?

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A noun is a person, place, or thing, while a verb describes an action, event, or state of being.

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A noun is a verb that describes a person, place, or thing.

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A verb is a noun that describes an action.

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There is no difference between a noun and a verb.

Question 36

Which of the following poems has a 5-line structure with an A-B-A-B-A rhyme scheme?

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A limerick

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A haiku

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A sonnet

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Free verse

Question 37

What is a simile?

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

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A metaphor that describes something as if it were something else

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A personification that gives human qualities to an animal or object

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A hyperbole that exaggerates something

Question 38

What is the main purpose of a report?

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To inform the reader about a specific topic

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To persuade the reader to do something

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To entertain the reader

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To express the writer's feelings

Question 39

Identify the sentence written in the past tense:

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She walked to school yesterday.

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She walks to school every day.

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She will walk to school tomorrow.

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She is walking to school now.

Question 40

What is the key difference between a play and a novel?

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A play is written to be performed, while a novel is written to be read.

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A play has characters that speak, while a novel has characters that only think.

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A play is shorter than a novel.

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A play is more challenging to understand than a novel.

Question 41

In a paragraph, where should the topic sentence be placed?

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First

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Anywhere

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Middle

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Last

Question 42

Which of these is the most important feature of a well-written composition?

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Coherent structure

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Fancy words

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Funny jokes

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Perfect spelling

Question 43

Which type of writing often has headings and subheadings?

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Report

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Play

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Story

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Poem

Question 44

Why do writers use transition words?

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To smoothly connect ideas

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To introduce new characters

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To describe the setting clearly

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To create suspense

Question 45

What is the best way to avoid plagiarism in your writing?

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Cite sources correctly

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Use ideas from many sources

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Write in a different style

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Rephrase information without citing

Question 46

What is a key goal of a strong opening paragraph?

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To grab the reader's attention

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To give a lot of details about the setting

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To sum up the entire story

Question 47

When proofreading your writing, what should you check first?

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Grammar and spelling

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The choice of words and writing style

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How creative and interesting it is

Question 48

What is the main reason for using figurative language in writing?

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To create vivid imagery and deeper meaning

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To provide historical information

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To make complex ideas easier to understand

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To make your writing funny

Question 49

When planning a composition, what is a crucial step?

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Generating ideas and organizing thoughts

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Getting feedback before finishing

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Choosing a fancy font and paper

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Writing the first draft all at once