Writing Tools Practice Quiz

What is a strong lead or hook used for in writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To start a story with a bang

• To end a story abruptly

• To add unnecessary details

Tags

CCSS.W.7.3B

CCSS.W.7.4

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• The cat sat on the mat

• The wind whispered through the trees

• The book is on the table

• The car is red

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the purpose of dialogue in a story?

• To describe the setting

• To show character interactions

• To list facts

• To confuse the reader

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.3B

What does a weighted sentence do in writing?

• Adds unnecessary words

• Provides a strong impact

• Confuses the reader

• Lengthens the story

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CCSS.L.7.3A

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.W.7.3D

What is the difference between inside story and outside story?

• Inside story is about the setting, outside story is about the plot

• Inside story is about characters' thoughts, outside story is about events

• Inside story is about dialogue, outside story is about description

• Inside story is about the past, outside story is about the future

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

What does setting do in a story?

• Describes the characters

• Sets the scene

• Lists the events

• Provides dialogue

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

Why is effective word choice important in writing?

• It makes the story longer

• It confuses the reader

• It strengthens the story

• It adds unnecessary details

Tags

CCSS.L.7.3A

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.7.3D

What is the purpose of repetition for dramatic effect?

• To bore the reader

• To emphasize a point

• To add more words

• To confuse the reader

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does a circular beginning and end mean in a story?

• The story starts and ends in the same way

• The story has no clear ending

• The story is confusing

• The story is too long

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.5

What is the 'So What?' of a story?

• The main conflict

• The reason the story matters

• The setting description

• The list of characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2