Question

1. cubing can help you gather details about a topic by ______.

examining the topic from different angles
organizing the details spatially
clarifying your purpose in writing
narrowing the topic into related groups

Explanation:

Cubing is a pre - writing strategy where one examines a topic from different angles (such as description, comparison, association, analysis, application, and argument). Among the given options, "examining the topic from different angles" matches the purpose of cubing in gathering details about a topic. "Organizing the details spatially" is about spatial organization, not cubing. "Clarifying your purpose in writing" is about purpose, not cubing's function. "Narrowing the topic into related groups" is about narrowing, not cubing.

Answer:

A. examining the topic from different angles