1.3 - Advanced Brainstorming and Ideation Techniques

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is focused freewriting?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about writing without stopping or allowing corrections.

Question 2

Easy

Name one element of reverse brainstorming.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What opposite action could lead to a solution?

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of focused freewriting?

  • To edit writing
  • To generate raw ideas
  • To write poetry

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about writing without stopping for corrections.

Question 2

In reverse brainstorming, what is considered?

  • Ways to succeed
  • How to fail
  • Best practices

πŸ’‘ Hint: It involves analyzing the opposite of your goal.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Using focused freewriting, write a narrative beginning with an ordinary day that then takes a fantastic twist. Reflect on the characters’ emotions as they navigate this change.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how small changes can lead to big surprises in ordinary settings.

Question 2

Create a character profile using the SCAMPER method. Start with a well-known character, then exhaust each SCAMPER step to modify them. Present two different outcomes using this method and justify the changes.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Choose characters with clear motivations so you can see how alterations would impact their journey.

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