''The best editors have the eye of an eagle, the touch of a butterfly, and are completely without ego. There aren't many of them around. (Author unknown)
Read the quote. What does the “touch of a butterfly” refer to?
A: Ensuring that the writer's voice is as clear, correct, and informative as possible.
B: Respecting a reporter who has taken the time to find sources, organize information, and put together a story.
C: Catching every grammatical error, misspelling, and undocumented fact in a story.
D: A and B
D: A and B
The "touch of a butterfly" likely refers to delicacy and lightness, suggesting that editors should make corrections or improvements to a piece of writing with a gentle, subtle touch rather than being heavy-handed or harsh.
How would you interpret the “ego” part of the quote in question #1?
(1 point)
Responses
A: That you have to put the “I am” first and look at the writer as the secondary voice in each story.
B: It’s an editor’s job to ensure that the writer’s voice is as clear, correct, and informative as possible.
C: That you have to put the “I am” in the second place, and look at the writer as the primary voice in each story.
D: B and C
C: That you have to put the “I am” in the second place, and look at the writer as the primary voice in each story.
The quote is suggesting that the best editors are those who are without ego, meaning they prioritize the writer's voice and message over their own ideas or opinions.