Creative Writing Midterm Exam

Creative Writing Midterm Exam

9th Grade

18 Qs

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Creative Writing Midterm Exam

Creative Writing Midterm Exam

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RL.8.4, RL.7.3, RL.9-10.2

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18 questions

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1.

MATCH QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Match the definition to the correct term.

Tone

An appeal to emotions, feelings, or values.

Connotation

The writer’s response to a counterclaim, showing why it is weak or less valid.

Pathos

The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience, shown through word choice and style.

Rebuttal

The central message, lesson, or insight about life revealed in a story.

Theme

The emotional or cultural meaning of a word, beyond its dictionary definition.

2.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following


Claim



When an author directly states a character’s traits.



Indirect Characterization


The dictionary definition or literal meaning of a word.


Counterclaim




A writer’s main argument or position on an issue.



Direct Characterization


An opposing viewpoint that challenges the main claim.



Denotation



When an author shows what a character is like through their speech, thoughts, effect of others, actions, and/or looks.


3.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following

Dramatic Irony


When the outcome is the opposite of what you would expect


Ethos


An appeal to logic, facts, statistics, or reasoning.


Verbal Irony


When you say the opposite of what you mean (sarcasm)


Situational Irony


An appeal to credibility or trust.

Logos


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.7.4

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.7.3

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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