Writing Traits

Good writing follows the conventions, or basic rules of English Language.

Think of everything you write as a __________.

Make a habit of reading everything aloud relates to which writing trait?

Don't get ____________.

Writers should show a lack of confidence through their writing.

Writers should use boring word vs words they don't usually use.

Editing two ways has to deal with which trait?

Spending time on a good lead relates to what writing trait?

Collecting quotes helps our ________.

Ending with flair relates to which writing trait?

"Don't simply walk but (meander, promenade, or saunter)" is an example of __________.

Gather info in ________.

Read other people's writing aloud becuase

If you're bored your reader is going to be ___________.

Knowing your topic helps your __________.

Get rid of _____________.

Reading from bottom up to find errors deals with which writing trait?

Sentences should either all be long or all short. NOT BOTH.

Smooth, Rhythm, and Flow relate to which writing trait?

Writers need to make sure ideas are broad and cover lots of information.

When writing a sentence you should ask yourself "Does this link with my ______________?"

The best writing reveals the writer's _______ or special way of saying things.

You should/will make drafts _______ spaced.

Overall the writing is well ________ and easy to follow.

Nothing ruins a good piece of writing like a _______ ending.

Be yourself in your writing helps your ____________.

While looking for errors you should be a ________.

T or F transition words help my organization.

Cut off words that don't have any meat refers to which trait?

Reading from bottom up helps find_____________.

PUNCTUATE deals with which writing trait?

Effective writing has a clear message, purpose, or focus. The writing contains _____ & details.

When you check for the first four words you working on which writing trait?

Knowledge puts ___________ into your voice.

Spending time on a good lead helps ________ reader.

If we are able to establish a motion picture in our reader's mind we had great ___________.

When you combine sentences your working on which trait?

Sentences need to be short and choppy.

You should edit on screen and also edit a hard copy of your writing piece.

Replacing words with exact/vivid words helps our ____________.

Writing follows the rules of punctuation, grammar, capitalization, and spelling.

When you match voice to purpose you focusing on which trait?

Effective writing contains strong _______ including specific nouns and verbs.