Warmup - Revising and editing

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What is the purpose of revising and editing in writing?

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Revising and editing improve the clarity, coherence, and overall quality of a written piece by correcting errors and enhancing the content.

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Define 'controlling idea' in writing.

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A controlling idea is the main point or argument that guides the direction of a piece of writing.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is the difference between 'replies' and 'replied'?

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'Replies' is present tense, while 'replied' is past tense.

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What does it mean to 'descend' in the context of movement?

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To descend means to move downward, often from a higher to a lower position.

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What is redundancy in writing?

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Redundancy refers to the unnecessary repetition of ideas or information in writing.

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How can you improve a sentence that has repeated information?

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You can remove the redundant parts to make the sentence more concise and clear.

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What is the role of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.

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What is an example of a more effective controlling idea?

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An example is: 'Designing an exciting roller-coaster ride involves imagination and creativity, but it also requires using science.'

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What is the importance of word choice in writing?

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Word choice affects the tone, clarity, and impact of the writing.