
Creative Writing Midterm Exam
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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
MATCH QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Match the definition to the correct term.
Theme
The emotional or cultural meaning of a word, beyond its dictionary definition.
Pathos
The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience, shown through word choice and style.
Tone
The writer’s response to a counterclaim, showing why it is weak or less valid.
Rebuttal
The central message, lesson, or insight about life revealed in a story.
Connotation
An appeal to emotions, feelings, or values.
2.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the following
Direct Characterization
When an author shows what a character is like through their speech, thoughts, effect of others, actions, and/or looks.
Indirect Characterization
A writer’s main argument or position on an issue.
Claim
The dictionary definition or literal meaning of a word.
Counterclaim
When an author directly states a character’s traits.
Denotation
An opposing viewpoint that challenges the main claim.
3.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the following
Situational Irony
An appeal to logic, facts, statistics, or reasoning.
Logos
An appeal to credibility or trust.
Dramatic Irony
When the outcome is the opposite of what you would expect
Verbal Irony
When you say the opposite of what you mean (sarcasm)
Ethos
The audience/reader knows something a character in the story/movie does not
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In paragraph 3, the narrator writes, “I will not attempt to write a research essay on what a taxidermist is because I think the word is ugly.” (TEK 2A) What does the word taxidermist most precisely mean in this context?
collector of unusual objects
A scientist who preserves and mounts animal specimens
A person who studies animal behavior
A craftsman who builds sculptures from clay
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author’s use of framing (confession in prison) affect the reader’s understanding of the story?
It reveals from the start that Murphy’s plan has failed.
It creates suspense about whether Kelly will discover him.
It highlights Murphy’s scientific expertise.
It shows the friendship between Kelly and Murphy.
It emphasizes the inevitability of his punishment.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence best describes how the interaction between Murphy and Kelly contributes to the rising action? (TEK 6B)
Their arguments about cats reveal Murphy’s knowledge but Kelly’s disrespect, increasing tension.
Their quiet partnership demonstrates teamwork.
Their discussions about science highlight their mutual respect.
Their disagreements foreshadow a reconciliation.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
PART A:What is the effect of the irony in Murphy being convicted of his own murder?
It creates sympathy for Kelly.
It shows the fairness of justice.
It emphasizes the futility of his deception.
It adds humor to the tragic situation.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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