Question

chapter 1: homework for prewriting my dad once said that i was as tough as a two - dollar steak. usually, i wouldnt appreciate being likened to cheap meat. however, i know he was paying me a compliment. also, he was complimenting me using fresh language. he could have used some bland expression, such as \tough as nails,\ but he chose his words carefully. i wish that my friends and i would think a little bit about what words we use. im so sick of hearing the word awesome or amazing. every party is \awesome,\ and every piece of pizza is \amazing.\ i know it is only a matter of time before the following scene plays out: me: how was your grandmothers funeral? friend: it was awesome. she was such an amazing woman. i long for a world where people have a little more finesse with language. i want to meet someone with the wit of mae west, who once quipped, \when choosing between two evils, i always like to try the one ive never tried before.\ i love the way west took worn - out language and made it amazing. (just kidding.) she made words subversive and playful. maybe for my next essay, i could write a satire on the current, dull state of the english language. which suggested uses for a writing journal are in this entry? check all that apply. save your own ideas keep pre - and post - reading notes be creative record responses to class discussions save other peoples ideas

Explanation:

The author shares the idea of writing a satire on the English - language's state (saving own idea). Also, mentions Mae West's witty words, which is saving someone else's idea. And the thought of being creative by writing a satire shows creativity. There is no mention of pre - and post - reading notes or responses to class discussions.

Answer:

Save your own ideas, Be creative, Save other people's ideas