Editing and Refining for Clarity and Control (HSC SSCE English Advanced): Quizzes

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Editing and refining for clarity and control
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What % of final marks depends on control, clarity & cohesion?

30%

How much of your draft should you cut to achieve concision?

20%

How long does the five-pass editing method take?

8 minutes

Which verb suggests difficulty & weariness as a replacement for 'walk'?

trudge

What is editing truly about for Band 6 writers?

Rewriting the composition

Which lexical chain example builds thematic unity for transport?

rails → tracks → lines → arteries

Which is the active voice example from Pass 2?

Rust consumed the rails

What % word reduction should you aim for in Pass 3?

15%

What rhythm pattern creates emphasis through variation?

Short. Long sentence. Fragment!

How much shorter should your final draft be than your first?

20% shorter

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