Question

13 multiple choice 1 point
you should begin your essay by...
just writing.
drafting a thesis.
revising.
brainstorming.
clear my selection
14 multiple answer 1 point
how can you develop criteria for your definition? (choose all that apply)
develop your own criteria from scratch
develop criteria by using rhetorical questions in your essay
develop criteria from a definition that already exists
develop criteria that supports your argument

Explanation:

Question 13 (Multiple Choice)

To begin an essay, brainstorming (generating ideas) is the typical first step. Just writing skips planning, drafting a thesis is part of organizing after brainstorming, and revising is done after writing. So the correct option is brainstorming.

• Developing criteria from scratch (creating your own standards) is valid.
• Using rhetorical questions doesn't directly develop criteria for a definition.
• Adapting from an existing definition (building on prior work) is a good approach.
• Criteria should support your argument to make the definition relevant. So the correct options are developing from scratch, from an existing definition, and that supports your argument.

Answer:

D. brainstorming

Question 14 (Multiple Answer)