How does the author organize paragraphs 8 through 12?

By listing common practices used by writers

Based on the excerpts, the reader can conclude that both author and poet share a similar belief

writing develop's a person's sense of self

Based on the last stanza, the reader can conclude that the speaker --

has begun expressing ideas freely

What is one difference between the author of the letter and the speaker in the poem?

author expresses wllingness to write & speaker struggles

These lines highlight the speaker's discomfort because they show that --

the page appears to be taunting the speaker

Which sentence best supports the author's claim that reading helps writers develop skills?

curious to see what others are doing with words...

Which lines from the poem reflect a lesson that the speaker learns?

"Start with any scribble,/and soon ideas will form"

In stanza 2, the poet's use of metaphor suggests that --

words help writers generate ideas

The author uses the questions in paragaph 4 to --

explain how false assumptions kept from pursuing writing

How has author's Hispanic heritage influenced her message?

communicate idea person from any culture can become writer

Read lines 6 - 12 from poem. Which sentences from letter express same ideas as lines from poem?

Living hurts, so sometimes we write about miserable date...

How does author's purpose for writing in "Dear Fellow Writer" differ from the poet's purpose?

Mora persuades people to write & poet describe effort

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1
How does the author organize paragraphs 8 through 12?
By listing common practices used by writers
comparing strategies writers use to develop their ideas
identifying problems writers encounter while revising work
stating reasons writers avoid trying different techniques
2
Based on the excerpts, the reader can conclude that both author and poet share a similar belief
writing develop's a person's sense of self
searching for ideas in various places improves writing
writing helps others resolve their conflicts
expressing thoughts orally is easier than writing
3
Based on the last stanza, the reader can conclude that the speaker --
wants to write about a winning race
hopes to finish writing soon
has begun expressing ideas freely
hopes to learn organizational skills
4
Both the author of the letter and the speaker in the poem consider a blank page to be a --
challenge
distraction
mystery
commitment
5
In paragraph 1, the word intimidating means --
encouraging
frightening
fearless
confident
6
What is one difference between the author of the letter and the speaker in the poem?
author gets inspiration feelings & spkr gets it from others
author prefers reading & speaker likes reading and writing
author is content with 1st attept & speaker always edits
author expresses wllingness to write & speaker struggles
7
These lines highlight the speaker's discomfort because they show that --
the page does not provide the speaker with useful ideas
the page appears to be taunting the speaker
speaker does not feel like writing at that particular moment
the speaker is unsure where to write his thoughts
8
Which sentence best supports the author's claim that reading helps writers develop skills?
In the last 20 years, I've spent more time writing books...
revising is one of my favorite parts of being a writer
curious to see what others are doing with words...
Without practice, you can't learn to hear & sing your
9
Which lines from the poem reflect a lesson that the speaker learns?
"Start with any scribble,/and soon ideas will form"
"In lush gardens,/the words will bloom up all..."
"Hello, words./Hello, victory!"
"Quickly marching words,/all in a line,
10
In the poem, the speaker's mood changes from --
uncertain to discouraged
frustrated to joyous
lonely to peaceful
relaxed to excited
11
In stanza 2, the poet's use of metaphor suggests that --
ideas can overwhelm writers
words help writers generate ideas
writers depend on others to complete their work
exercise helps writers develop their thoughts
12
The author uses the questions in paragaph 4 to --
prove that maturity enhanced her ability to write
explain how false assumptions kept from pursuing writing
Suggest that her opinions were not accepted by others
show the benefits of being able to speak two languages
13
How has author's Hispanic heritage influenced her message?
she wants to celebrate accomplishments of Hispanic author
encourage people to write about their unique culture
communicate idea person from any culture can become writer
emphasize the importance of storytelling in Hispanic culture
14
Read lines 6 - 12 from poem. Which sentences from letter express same ideas as lines from poem?
We don't just talk about writing. We sit alone writing...
Living hurts, so sometimes we write about miserable date...
I've learned that some are quiet & shy, others noisy...
In school, I read comic books, mysteries, magazines
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How does author's purpose for writing in "Dear Fellow Writer" differ from the poet's purpose?
Mora persuades people to write & poet describe effort
Mora provides info about writing & poet encourages specific
Mora descrives writing process for readers & poet doesn't
Mora entertains readers with story & poet doesn't

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