Author's Craft Pre-assessment

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What does 'structure' mean in writing?

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The way an author organizes and writes his sentences, paragraphs, and plot line.

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What does 'formal' mean?

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Official, professional, and mature.

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What is 'word choice' in literature?

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The words an author uses in a book; these words are important and stand out in the story or develop the story.

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What are the key components of a good literary essay?

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Organized paragraphs, analysis of a text, examples or evidence from the text.

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What is an example of imagery?

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The people traveled long distances to watch the lavender sunset in the north.

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes a text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a story.

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What does 'tone' refer to in writing?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.