Answer:
That would be prewriting.
Explanation:
drafting would be after he already got the research and started writing a draft, revising would be making changes to it after his draft was finished, and publishing would be when he published it after it was all done.
Idealy yes, that's true, and it will be true for smaller stuff like essays. But most writers will still adjust a longer story like a novel when it comes to them, instead of forcing out a first draft they're unhappy with.
Next time be more specific of what you need help with
There are 8 of them so we need to choose the four best.
My choices are in no particular order.
4. Anytime the horizon narrows and widens, you have to take care in what you are seeing. It sounds to me like a pair of scissors or sheers that are also moving up and down. Pretty scarry.
5. Jagged with waves. Jagged!! That's pretty descriptive.
6. Pointed like rocks? 5 and 6 both suggest a knife.
8. The waves were barbarously abrupt and tall [<em>and each top froth making small boat navigation a problem.</em>] I've added the last to make it clear that the sea was ominous.
Answer:
it is B!
Explanation: have a good day!