Understanding Author Style Quiz

What is author style?

• The distinct way an author uses language in writing

• The way an author dresses

• The way an author speaks

• The way an author reads

How are characters revealed through relationships?

• By how they interact with other characters

• By their physical appearance

• By their favorite color

• By their hobbies

Which type of language is more likely to be used in a news article?

• Subjective

• Objective

• Opinion-based

• Judgmental

What literary device is used in the phrase "Humphrey Hepplewhite said proudly"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Personification

Which of the following is a characteristic of informal language?

• Used in business meetings

• Used in academic papers

• Includes slang and local expressions

• Used in official documents

How does an informal narrative voice personalize the story?

• By using complex vocabulary

• By using formal language

• Through the use of dialogue

• By avoiding contractions

What is one benefit of using an informal narrative voice in a story?

• It makes the story more formal

• It helps the reader to be involved in the story from the beginning

• It makes the story less engaging

• It avoids the use of dialogue

What does the phrase "That’ll buy us two tuppeny tickets" indicate about the cost of the tickets?

• The tickets are expensive.

• The tickets are moderately priced.

• The tickets are very cheap.

• The tickets are free.

What does the term "fourpence ha’penny" refer to?

• A large amount of money

• A small amount of money

• A type of currency

• A type of ticket

How does the description "The man’s eyes were old and blue and friendly" affect the reader?

• It makes the reader feel that the man is kind and approachable.

• It makes the reader feel scared of the man.

• It provides factual information about the man.

• It describes the setting of the story.