6 Traits of Writing

Question 1

This trait focuses on vocabulary and choosing the BEST word that conveys what you are trying to say.

Accepted Answer

Word Choice

Question 2

This trait helps the reader “paint a picture” in their mind. Is this voice?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

This trait involves fixing surface mistakes in your essay. Is this conventions?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Effective writing has a clear message, purpose, or focus. The writing contains plenty of specific details.Is this voice?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

This trait focuses on order of information.

Accepted Answer

Organization

Question 6

This trait involves a focused, main topic. The topic isn’t too big, but isn’t too small. Is this conventions?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

Good writing is carefully edited to make sure it is easy to understand. Is this conventions?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

This trait focuses on spelling, grammar, and punctuation rules of the English language.

Accepted Answer

Conventions

Question 9

This trait focuses on the writing style of the author so that the writer’s “thumb print” shows through the writing.

Accepted Answer

Voice

Question 10

This trait makes writing easier to read because it has a rhythm. Is this sentence fluency?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Effective writing flows smoothly from one sentence to the next. Is this word choice?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

Strong writing has a clear beginning, middle, and ending. The overall writing is easy to follow. Is this organization?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Uses strong words including specific nouns and verbs. Strong words help deliver a clear message. Is this word choice?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

This trait focuses on the content & meaning of a story or essay.

Accepted Answer

Ideas

Question 15

This trait focuses on varying sentence starts, lengths, and types.

Accepted Answer

Sentence Fluency

Question 16

This trait consists of logical sequencing; the paper doesn’t just end. Is this organization?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

Ideas proves that the best writing reveals the writer’s way of saying things.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

Which trait shows the writer’s personality or the personal touches they add? Is this writing choice?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 19

Using transition words (first, next,...) helps ensure that this trait is being accomplished well. Is this voice?

Accepted Answer

False

Questions 19