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English
Writing
Term | Definition |
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purpose | the writer’s reason for writing a composition – for example, to explain, to entertain, or to persuade |
Writing Process | the steps for writing a composition, including pre-writing, writing a first draft, revising, proofreading, and publishing |
prewriting | the stage in the writing process in which the writer chooses a topic, explores ideas, explores ideas, gathers information, and organizes his or her material before writing a first draft |
topic sentence | the sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph |
first draft | the first version of a composition, in which the writer gets his or her basic ideas down on paper |
detail sentences | sentences that tell more about the main idea |
revise | to improve the first draft of a composition by adding or taking out information, combining and reordering sentences, or changing word choice according to the purpose and audience |
supporting details | facts, examples, or sensory details that give more information about the main idea of a paragraph |
proofread | to correct errors in punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar in a writing draft |
publish | to share a composition with an audience |