Freewriting is an important step in the writing process that its organizer, Peter
Elbow, has called “babbling in print.” In freewriting, you write without stopping,
letting your ideas tumble forth. You do not concern yourself with the fundamentals of
writing, such as punctuation and spelling. Freewriting is an adventure into your
memory and imagination. If you are at a loss for words in your subject, write down a
comment such as “I don’t know what is coming next” or “blah, blah, blah,” and
continue when relevant words come. It is important to continue writing. Freewriting
immediately eliminates barrier, but that is not the only benefit. It also allows your
mind to wander among many possible contents that could be included in your essay
and leads you to other steps in the writing process.
【題組】45. What does “tumble” mean?
(A) To change or transform
(B) To stop or rest
(C) To fall or move
(D) To become clear or focused