During the Prewriting Phase of the Writing Process, You Should

question 40

Multiple Choice

During the prewriting phase of the writing process, you should

• A) research and organize background information.
• B) compose the document using precise and concrete language.
• C) analyze the audience for and the purpose of the message.
• D) evaluate the effectiveness of your message.

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Definitions:

Method of Doubt

A philosophical methodology attributed to René Descartes involving skepticism towards one's beliefs to discover what can be known with certainty.

Descartes

René Descartes, a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, considered the father of modern philosophy, known for his statement "I think, therefore I am."

Universal Causality

The principle that every event or state of affairs is determined by preceding events according to consistent laws.

David Hume

An 18th century Scottish philosopher, famous for his skepticism and empiricism.