Question

Padma is brainstorming potential speech topics. To do this, she divides a piece of paper into nine columns and labels each column with a different category, including people, places, things, and events. She then writes down the first few ideas that come to mind when she considers each category. Which brainstorming technique is Padma using?
(A) Clustering
(B) Internet searching
(C) Inventory

Answer 1

Answer: the correct answer is A. Clustering.

Explanation:

Clustering is a way of pre-writing or preparation that allows a writer or a lecturer to explore many ideas as soon as they occur to them. Like brainstorming or free associating, clustering allows a writer or lecturer to begin without clear ideas.