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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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

• Mood

• Voice

• Anecdote

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

• Mood

• Voice

• Hyperbole

• Anecdote

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

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."

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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

• Voice

• Mood

• Anecdote

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.4.2D