Authors Craft
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The Definition of Craft/Style is How the author describes his/her
ideas
Events
Objects
All of the above
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
To analyze a piece, one must notice the way that the author uses and/or develops...
Diction
figurative language
tone
Syntax
All of the above
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why might an author use alliteration in his or her writing? 2 answers
Focuses readers' attention on a particular section of text.
To help the reader understand a character, object or point of view by comparing those subjects to something the audience already understands
Creates rhythm and mood and can have particular connotations.
Used in some books to create tension
It gives voice to the characters
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why might an author use cliff hanger in his or her writing? 2 answers
Focuses readers' attention on a particular section of text.
To help the reader understand a character, object or point of view by comparing those subjects to something the audience already understands
Creates rhythm and mood and can have particular connotations.
Used to create tension
It gives voice to the characters
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following choices BEST defines author's craft?
Certain techniques the author uses in the story.
The author's use of sensory language.
The central message or idea of a story.
The beginning of a story.
Answer explanation
Author's craft refers to certain techniques the author uses in the story, making it the best definition among the choices provided.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why do we study author’s craft?
Evaluate responses using AI:
OFF
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
A definition of Author’s craft consists of the writer's
Artistry and competence
Experience and intelligence
Skills and techniques
Proficiency and expertise
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
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