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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 9 The Lead and the Ending.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What method of writing does Zissner use?
(a) Old Journalism.
(b) Cluster writing.
(c) New Journalism.
(d) Bold paragraph approach.

2. What does Zissner use to highlight clutter in his students' writing?
(a) Brackets
(b) Underlines.
(c) Highlighter.
(d) Stars.

3. What is a natural inclination for writers when they start a piece?
(a) Writers assume readers know nothing about what they are writing about.
(b) They ramble through an unnecessary introduction.
(c) They assume the readers know what they are writing about.
(d) They don't give enough background information.

4. Do good writers decorate their writing?
(a) Yes, with good punctuation.
(b) No, good writers dont need ornamentation.
(c) Yes, always with lots of extra words.
(d) No, only bad writers do this to sell more copies.

5. What is another important characteristic of a writer?
(a) To be aware of the way words are spelled.
(b) To sound out simple sentences.
(c) To be aware of the rhythm and sound of words together.
(d) To sound out simple syllables.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the real audience in a piece of writing?

2. What is a common problem with nonfiction writers?

3. Why does the doctor write?

4. What does Zinsser do before submitting a piece of writing?

5. Who is rivaling everything that Zissner is saying?

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