Worksheetsit's all about Creative Non-Fiction
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 23mins
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1.
This is sometimes called literary nonfiction or narrative nonfiction which is a genre of writing that uses literary styles and techniques to create factually accurate narratives.
a)
A. Non-fiction
b)
B. Fiction
c)
C. Creative writing
d)
D. Creative Non-Fiction
2.
It is a defining feature of a particular genre such as a novel, a short story, or a play.
a)
A. Literary Convention
b)
B. Literary Element
c)
C. Literary Genre
d)
D. Figurative Language
3.
It refers to particular identifiable characteristics of a whole text.
a)
A. Literary movement
b)
B. Literary Element
c)
C. Literary Genre
d)
D. Literary Convention
4.
To support a main idea, writers often use __________________.
a)
A. persuasion to prove their point
b)
B. facts and details to help prove their point.
c)
C. opinions and details to help prove their point.
d)
D. summaries of details to help prove their point
5.
Which of the following is NOT a question you should ask to find the main idea?
a)
A. What is the author's purpose?
b)
B. What point is the author trying to make?
c)
C. What is the selection mainly about?
d)
D. When did the author write the selection?
6.
It is the geographic location and time period in which a story takes place.
a)
Density
b)
Rhythm
c)
Setting
d)
Sound
7.
Nonfiction has two major types that function to "tell a story" or "to give information.
a)
A. Narrative and informative
b)
B. What point is the author trying to make?
c)
C. opinions and details to help prove their point
d)
D. summaries of details to help prove their point
8.
It is a literary element or device that presents a character through description, action, speech or thoughts, directly or indirectly revealed.
a)
A. Narrative
b)
B. Descriptive
c)
C. Characterization
d)
D. Character
9.
It is a detailed description or account of a person’s life.
a)
A. Autobiography
b)
B. Biography
c)
C. Blog
d)
D. Testimonio
10.
It is a person, place or thing that represents an abstract idea or concept that stands for something beyond itself.
a)
A. Symbol
b)
B. theme
c)
C. scene
d)
C. scene
11.
Who is the narrator of an autobiography?
a)
A. another author
b)
B. unknown admirer
c)
C. a relative
d)
D. the author
12.
When an author tries to change your opinion about something, then the author's purpose is to _______
a)
A. inform
b)
B. entertain
c)
C. persuade
d)
D. express
13.
What can best describe Alliteration on the following statements?
a)
A giving human attributes to inanimate objects or abstract ideas.
b)
B an exaggeration used to create humor or drama
c)
C the same letter or sound repeating at the beginning of closely connected words
d)
D speaking clearly and concisely.
14.
The sentence, “As he entered the house, Brian noticed a large, sharp knife lying on the side table,” is an example of:
a)
A metaphor.
b)
B satire.
c)
C paradox.
d)
D foreshadowing
15.
What can you infer from the following sentence? “Kayla looked outside and saw that everyone was using an umbrella
a)
A. Kayla doesn’t like rain
b)
B. It is raining.
c)
C. It will rain all day.
d)
D. Kayla didn’t bring an umbrella.
16.
What best describes the tone of a story is?
a)
A. the underlying meaning.
b)
B. a figure of speech.
c)
C. the event that triggers the conflict.
d)
D. the feeling the author is trying to convey.
17.
If you wanted to make certain words in your writing stand out, which literary element could you use?
a)
A. symbolism
b)
B. alliteration
c)
C. third-person narration
d)
D. simile
18.
Affectionate, pessimistic, arrogant, and sarcastic are words that could be used to describe:
a)
A. tone.
b)
B. inference.
c)
C. theme.
d)
D. the author’s purpose
19.
What best describes Foreshadowing among the statements below?
a)
A. the main character’s private thoughts
b)
B. the high point of a story.
c)
C. clues for the reader to predict what might happen later.
d)
D. an image is cast on the ground before a story starts.
20.
When the author gives you factual information, the author's purpose is to ____________.
a)
A. inform
b)
B. entertain
c)
C. persuade
d)
D. express
21.
The writer’s attitude towards his subjects.
a)
A. Approach
b)
B. Point of view
c)
C. Tone
d)
D. Voice
22.
It is the choice of word, length of sentences, use of certain images, metaphors, etc
a)
A. Approach
b)
B. Point of view
c)
C. Tone
d)
D. Voice
23.
It has something to do with perspective to who can best tell the story.
a)
A. Approach
b)
B. Point of view
c)
C. Tone
d)
D. Voice
24.
It is the angle on how the story is viewed.
a)
A. Approach
b)
B. Point of view
c)
C. Tone
d)
D. Voice
25.
A type of structure that has several stories.
a)
A. Structure
b)
B. Parallel Structure
c)
C. Flashback structure
d)
D. Character in action
e)
E. Scene
26.
The arrangement or organization of the text.
a)
A. Structure
b)
B. Parallel Structure
c)
C. Flashback structure
d)
D. Character in action
e)
E. Scene
27.
It heightens the feeling of being “right here” in the thick of what happened
a)
A. Structure
b)
B. Parallel Structure
c)
C. Flashback structure
d)
D. Character in action
e)
E. Scene
28.
It describes what the main character does.
a)
A. Structure
b)
B. Parallel Structure
c)
C. Flashback structure
d)
D. Character in action
e)
E. Scene
29.
Beginning in a certain point of the story then moving back in the past.
a)
A. Structure
b)
B. Parallel Structure
c)
C. Flashback structure
d)
D. Character in action
e)
E. Scene
30.
(Thesis Statement) Computers have changed our society.
a)
A . Too Broad
b)
B. Too Narrow
c)
C. Announcement
d)
D More than One Idea
31.
(Thesis Statement) The subject of this paper is alcoholism.
a)
A . Too Broad
b)
B. Too Narrow
c)
C. Announcement
d)
D More than One Idea
32.
(Thesis Statement) My childhood was extremely stimulating, although in many ways I was sheltered.
a)
A . Too Broad
b)
B. Too Narrow
c)
C. Announcement
d)
D More than One Idea
33.
(Thesis Statement) I will discuss the problem of drug addiction in this essay.
a)
A . Too Broad
b)
B. Too Narrow
c)
C. Announcement
d)
D More than One Idea
34.
(Thesis Statement) There are three important steps we could take to deal with the problem of drug addiction in this country.
a)
A . Too Broad
b)
B. Too Narrow
c)
C. Announcement
d)
D. Just fine
35.
(Thesis Statement) I think cell phones should be banned while driving in order to prevent any distractions on the road.
a)
A . Too Broad
b)
B. Too Narrow
c)
C. Announcement
d)
D. Just fine
36.
How can you prove that the following fact is true? Mrs. Gray's address is 29 Wilson Road
a)
A. Ask someone if she lives there
b)
B. Visit Mrs. Smith at 29 Wilson Road
c)
C. Telephone her at home
d)
D. Hire a private investigator to follow Mrs. Smith
37.
Which of the following text structures are most likely to be found in a newspaper?
a)
A. Chapter Titles
b)
B. Glossary
c)
C. Index
d)
D. Headings
38.
Which text structure is most likely to be found in a textbook?
a)
A. Table of Contents
b)
B. Subheadings
c)
C. Bold print
d)
D. All of the above
39.
Fact - Opinion - Between 1945 and 1960 the number of cars in the U.S. increased by 133 percent.
a)
A. Fact
b)
B. Opinion
c)
C. Neither Fact or Opinion
d)
D. Both Fact & Opinion
40.
Making journal entries at a specific time of day can help a writer discipline him or herself to maintain a diary or journal with
a)
A. True
b)
B. False
41.
The Internet is a good source of famous works of literature and non-fiction, which are often available free in fully downloadable or full-text online formats.
a)
A. True
b)
B. False
42.
When writing an authentic journal for private use or publication, which of the following is a good idea?
a)
A. Trying to prompt your audience or reader into liking the narrative voice
b)
B. Imitating a known writer as much as possible
c)
C. Developing a specific and genuine narrative voice, whether the work will be published or not
d)
D. Varying the narrative voice from section to section depending on whether you feel the work can be published or not
43.
How is a biography different from a memoir?
a)
A. Biographies are more detailed than memoirs and require names and dates to be provided.
b)
B. A memoir is fiction, while a biography is non-fiction.
c)
C. A memoir is written by the author about him or herself, while a biography is written by an author about someone else
d)
D. A biography is meant for personal use, while a memoir is meant to be published.
44.
Editors will take a professional blog seriously as an example of someone’s writing skills, as long as the blog is regularly updated, clear, and relevant.
a)
A. True
b)
B. False
45.
Which of the following is crucial for maintaining a journal with some regularity?
a)
A. Keeping the journal locked
b)
B. Making entries whenever the mood hits
c)
C. Making daily entries in different colors
d)
D. Having someone read the journal
46.
Which of the following best defines “journal writing”?
a)
A. written account of experiences, ideas, or reflections kept regularly and usually for private use
b)
B. Writing articles to submit to newspapers
c)
C. Writing a journal-like diary or memoir specifically for publication
d)
D. All of the above
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