Author's Craft

What is the purpose of an author's craft?

• To make the writing boring

• To confuse the reader

• To make the writing interesting and communicate ideas

• To hide the main idea

Which technique involves the author's writing style that makes his or her writing unique?

• Mood

• Voice

• Anecdote

• Hyperbole

What does the 'Mood' technique focus on?

• The author's unique style

• The emotions and feelings of the reader

• Exaggerations in writing

• Vocabulary and precise nouns

Which of the following is an example of an anecdote?

• A suspenseful mystery story

• A teacher telling a story about a field trip

• A list of vocabulary words

• A description of a character's appearance

What does the 'Language' technique include?

• Exaggerations

• Short, funny stories

• Vocabulary, precise nouns, and vivid verbs

• The author's unique style

Which technique uses exaggerations to make things sound bigger or better?

• Mood

• Voice

• Hyperbole

• Anecdote

What is an example of hyperbole?

• "The popcorn crunched loudly in Selma's mouth."

• "That's the best idea I have ever heard in my life!"

• "An author's voice may change depending on the genre."

• "Mystery creates suspense or surprise."

Which technique is used to create suspense or surprise in a mystery story?

• Voice

• Mood

• Anecdote

• Hyperbole