Which idea-generating technique are you using when you write the pros of an issue in one column and the cons in another column? A. brainstorming B. mapping C. listing D. outlining

C). Listing.

Explanation:

'Listing' or 'Attribute Listing' is demonstrated as the creative technique of idea-generation technique that focuses on different aspects or attributes of a particular topic or issue in detail.

As per the question, 'listing' is the idea-generation technique when a person writes the pros or advantages of an issue on one hand while cons or disadvantages on the another because this exercise implies that the author is aiming to 'present the distinct aspects or attributes of the issue' in a detailed manner. Thus, he bifurcates the positive and negative attributes of the issue separately to provide a clear understanding to the reader. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

compare & contrast informative essay/speech

when speaking or writing for the sole purpose of providing information in order to give audience members a good basis for making a decision, you would present an informative speech or essay.   because you wouldn’t want to be persuading the audience by arguing for one type of exercise over the other, you wouldn’t choose a persuasive/argumentative technique.   to fairly, and without bias, present information about the pros and cons of each type exercise, a compare/contrast, informative speech/essay would be the best bet.