Which of the following are characteristics of free writing? Select all that apply. A. Disregards grammar
B. Happens continuously
C. Adheres to a pattern
D. A form of brainstorming

Explanation:

A. Disregard grammar - this is the characteristic of free writing.

When trying freewriting technique, a writer should not worry about things such as structure, grammar, and spelling, as the point is not to have a fully edited piece that is ready for publishing but to have the raw material and to simply write whatever comes to the mind.

B. Happens continuously – this is also characteristic of free writing.

When trying free writing writers should continuously write for a period of time without stopping for thought or edit. The point is to continuously put out on paper whatever comes to mind in a certain period, without pauses.

C. Adheres to a pattern – this is not characteristic of free writing.

Free writing does not require following certain patterns. The point is to write whatever comes to mind, and especially not worry about style or the pattern.

D. A form of brainstorming – Free writing is similar to brainstorming, but is not a form of it.

Rather than that, free writing is a technique on its own. It can be used the same as brainstorming, to fight writer’s block and point out future topics of the writing, but it’s not a subcategory of it. While brainstorming is usually used for organizing ideas and clearly drafting the future piece, free writing does not have to be clear nor arranged.