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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapter 4 Style.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do journalists need to perfect uncluttered writing?
(a) People only pay attention to short articles.
(b) It is easier to sell.
(c) They have a limited number of column inches and word limits.
(d) It make their writing easier to read.

2. Where should the writer find his or her words?
(a) From within the subconscious to the writing consciousness
(b) From a thesaraus.
(c) From modern euphanisms that people can relate to.
(d) From a dictionary.

3. What is the transaction in writing?
(a) How much a writer gives of themselves rather than of facts.
(b) How much facts a writer uses.
(c) The bookbuying process.
(d) How much a writer talks about themselves.

4. What does it convey when anyone says he can write a book if he wanted to?
(a) It shows that there are many talented people in the world.
(b) It reveals the misconception that writing is easy.
(c) It reveals how easy it is to write a book.
(d) It shows that people are ignorant.

5. Why does he recommend starting in the preferred tense?
(a) It makes it easier for people to relate to.
(b) It creates a teacher student relationship.
(c) It brings out the natural voice.
(d) It causes writer's to think about the reader.

Short Answer Questions

1. What could cause a writer to write unclear?

2. What does Zissner believe authors are fearful of in their writing?

3. What is the response previous students have to his style of edits?

4. Who is rivaling everything that Zissner is saying?

5. Can good writing be taught?

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