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Mastering Creative Writing Skills

Total questions: 168

Worksheet time: 3hrs 29mins

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1.

What are the key elements of a story?

a)

Genre, audience, style

b)

Characters, setting, plot, conflict, theme

c)

Narration, exposition, foreshadowing

d)

Dialogue, climax, resolution

2.

Define 'character development' in creative writing.

a)

Character development is the act of writing a character's backstory only.

b)

Character development is the process of creating a static character that does not change.

c)

Character development refers to the physical appearance of a character.

d)

Character development is the process of creating a complex character that evolves throughout a narrative.

3.

How does setting influence a narrative?

a)

Setting is irrelevant to the plot development.

b)

Setting only affects the dialogue between characters.

c)

Setting shapes the narrative by providing context, influencing characters, plot, and mood.

d)

Setting has no impact on the narrative.

4.

What is the purpose of a plot twist?

a)

To provide a clear resolution to the story.

b)

To reveal the main character's backstory.

c)

To surprise the audience and enhance the narrative.

d)

To confuse the audience and detract from the plot.

5.

Explain the importance of dialogue in storytelling.

a)

Dialogue is only important for comedic effect.

b)

Dialogue has no impact on character relationships.

c)

Dialogue enhances character development, advances the plot, and engages the audience in storytelling.

d)

Dialogue is irrelevant to the overall theme of the story.

6.

What role does conflict play in a story?

a)

Conflict serves to confuse the reader.

b)

Conflict is essential for driving the plot and character development in a story.

c)

Conflict is only a minor detail in a story.

d)

Conflict is irrelevant to character relationships.

7.

Describe the concept of 'show, don't tell'.

a)

Directly stating emotions is more effective than using descriptions.

b)

Using vague language helps to create suspense in writing.

c)

Descriptive language should be avoided to keep the writing concise.

d)

'Show, don't tell' is a writing technique that emphasizes using descriptive language and sensory details to convey emotions and experiences instead of directly stating them.

8.

How can a writer create a strong opening hook?

a)

Use complex jargon to confuse the reader

b)

Start with a lengthy background story

c)

Begin with a detailed character description

d)

Use a provocative question or vivid imagery to engage the reader immediately.

9.

What techniques can be used to build suspense?

a)

Describing every detail in excess

b)

Techniques to build suspense include foreshadowing, pacing, cliffhangers, and high stakes.

c)

Using humor to lighten the mood

d)

Creating a predictable storyline

10.

Define 'theme' and its significance in writing.

a)

A theme is the central idea or message in writing, significant for conveying deeper meanings and connecting with readers.

b)

Theme refers to the physical setting of a narrative.

c)

A theme is the plot twist that surprises the reader.

d)

A theme is a character's name in a story.

11.

What is the difference between first-person and third-person narration?

a)

First-person narration is from the narrator's perspective using 'I', while third-person narration is from an outside perspective using 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

b)

First-person narration is limited to one character's thoughts, while third-person can only describe actions.

c)

First-person narration uses 'we' while third-person uses 'I'.

d)

Third-person narration is always in the past tense, while first-person is in the present tense.

12.

How can imagery enhance a piece of writing?

a)

Imagery has no impact on the reader's experience or emotions.

b)

Imagery is only useful in poetry and not in prose.

c)

Imagery enhances writing by making it more vivid and engaging, allowing readers to visualize scenes and feel emotions.

d)

Imagery makes writing less interesting and harder to understand.

13.

What are some common narrative structures?

a)

Episodic structure

b)

Flashback structure

c)

Linear structure, non-linear structure, three-act structure, hero's journey.

d)

Circular structure

14.

Explain the importance of editing and revising in writing.

a)

Editing and revising improve the clarity, coherence, and quality of writing.

b)

Editing and revising are unnecessary steps in the writing process.

c)

Editing and revising make writing more complicated and less enjoyable.

d)

Editing and revising only focus on grammar and punctuation errors.

15.

What is the role of tone and mood in creative writing?

a)

Tone and mood are essential in creative writing as they establish the emotional context and influence the reader's experience.

b)

Tone and mood are irrelevant in creative writing.

c)

Mood is solely determined by the plot of the story.

d)

Tone only affects the author's writing style, not the reader's experience.

16.
What is conflict?
a)
Two characters getting along.
b)
A struggle between two opposing forces.
c)
The climax in a story.
d)
Part of the resolution.
17.
What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?
a)
A hero in a story that saves many lives.
b)
A problem that a character has with other characters.
c)
A struggle between a character and a family member.
d)
A struggle that a character faces within him/her self.
18.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
A struggle between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
19.
In "Twilight," Edward & Jacob battle for Bella's affection.
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. nature
c)
character vs. society
d)
character vs. self
20.
Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. nature
c)
character vs. society
d)
character vs. self
21.
Sarah was accepted into her top choice for college, however, it is the most expensive one on her list. Should she sacrifice her family's wallet to attend the school of her dreams, or should she be conservative and consider other schools?
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. society
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. self
22.
A plane crashed on an island in the middle of the ocean.  Chuck had to survive ... all on his own!
a)
character vs. self
b)
character vs. character
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
23.
He wants to ask someone to the dance but he's too scared.
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
24.
a)

Character vs. Character

b)

Character vs Nature

c)

Character vs Society

d)

Character vs Self

25.
a)
character  vs. character
b)
character vs. society
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. self
26.

Man vs Self is...

a)

Internal

b)

External

c)

Both

d)

Neither

27.

Man vs Society is...

a)

Internal

b)

External

c)

Both

d)

Neither

28.

Man vs Nature is...

a)

Internal

b)

External

c)

Both

d)

Neither

29.
What is conflict?
a)
Two characters getting along.
b)
A struggle between two opposing forces.
c)
The climax in a story.
d)
Part of the resolution.
30.
What are the two MAIN types of conflict?
a)
setting and characters
b)
internal and essential
c)
internal and external
d)
external and essential
31.
What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?
a)
A hero in a story that saves many lives.
b)
A problem that a character has with other characters.
c)
A struggle between a character and a family member.
d)
An issue that a character faces within him/her self.
32.
In "Twilight," Edward & Jacob battle for Bella's affection.
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. nature
c)
character vs. society
d)
character vs. self
33.
Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. nature
c)
character vs. society
d)
character vs. self
34.
Sarah was accepted into her top choice for college, however, it is the most expensive one on her list. Should she sacrifice her family's wallet to attend the school of her dreams, or should she be conservative and consider other schools?
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. society
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. self
35.
A plane crashed on an island in the middle of the ocean.  Chuck had to survive ... all on his own!
a)
character vs. self
b)
character vs. character
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
36.
He wants to ask someone to the dance but he's too scared.
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
37.
a)
character  vs. character
b)
character vs. society
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. self
38.
Man vs. self is an internal conflict.
a)
True
b)
False
39.
What type of conflict is the picture? 
Katniss was forced to play the Hunger Games because those were the rules of the government.
a)
Person vs Person
b)
Person vs Nature
c)
Person vs Self
d)
Person vs Society
40.
After breaking his mother's vase, Casey struggles to decide whether he should tell his mother the truth and face the consequences, or whether he should attempt to hide his mistake and blame the family dog. 
a)
Person vs. Person
b)
Person vs Nature
c)
Person vs. Self
d)
Person vs Fate (God)
41.
No matter how hard Oedipus tries to avoid it, he ends up marrying his own mother. 
a)
Person vs Person
b)
Person vs Self
c)
Person vs Nature
d)
Person vs Fate (God)
42.
It's the year 3030 and society is completely dependent on computers and robots. A young boy named Domino is flying his hover board to school when all of the machines start acting up and attacking people due to a powerful computer virus. What will Domino do now that the machines that are supposed to help him have turned against him? 
a)
Individual vs. Nature
b)
Individual vs. Individual
c)
Individual vs. Supernatural
d)
Individual vs. Technology
43.
Jerome and his family are vacationing on an island in tropical paradise. The waters are clear, the skies are big, and the sand is clean. Suddenly, when a rumble shakes Jerome’s sister off of her beach chair, Jerome remembers that the island on which they are staying is one big volcano. Soon the mountain releases it wrath and the eruption threatens every person on the island.
a)
Character vs. Self
b)
Character vs. Character
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Nature
44.
Franz was once the best ballerina dancer in Europe, until he was involved in a tragic dancing accident that shattered his anklebone. After several surgeries and months of physical therapy, Franz was told that he might never dance again. Join Frankz as he pushes the limits of recovery and anatomy on a quest to regain his former grace and poise as a lead dancer.
a)
Internal Conflict
b)
External Conflict 
45.
Bob and Sally got into an argument.  Sally accused Bob of cheating with Jane.  Bob and Jane were able to prove that they were not cheating.  As a result, Sally apologized to Bob and Jane.
Of what type of conflict is this an example?
a)
man vs. self
b)
man vs. society
c)
man vs. nature
d)
man vs. man
46.
Read the excerpt from "Binding Memories:
”"Ah, the romantic soul!”
said my parents skeptically,
worried that my business would fail,
that I was behind the times.
Based on this stanza, how do the speaker’s parents feel about her decision to pursue book publishing?
a)
They wish the speaker did not have such an active imagination.
b)
They want the speaker to build a large and successful company.
c)
They want the speaker to help her family through her work.
d)
They wish the speaker would choose a more reliable profession.
47.
The author’s purpose is
a)
the primary reason the author wrote the text.
b)
the feelings the author has about the text.
c)
the thoughts the author has about the text.
d)
the conclusions the author draws in the text.
48.
Read the excerpt from "Dorothea Lange":
When she graduated high school in 1912, she told her mother she wanted to be a photographer, and soon after, she began training with Arnold Genthe, a photographer famous for his portraits.
Based on Lange’s actions in this excerpt, it is reasonable to infer that she was
a)
determined to reach her goals.
b)
unwilling to listen to her parents.
c)
indifferent about her future.
d)
driven to become well known.
49.
TRUE OR FALSE?
An autobiography is a text about the writer's own life. 
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
50.
TRUE OR FALSE?
An author's viewpoint is the way that the reader thinks and feels about the topic of the text. 
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
51.
Which of the following is a SPECIFIC purpose for an author to write a text?
a)
To tell the events of a historic battle
b)
To inform
c)
To write 
d)
To persuade
52.
Which of the following is a NOT a General purpose for an author to write?
a)
To inform
b)
To persuade
c)
To entertain 
d)
To vent
53.
What should the reader NOT study to make inferences about the personality traits of people in a text?
a)
setting
b)
words
c)
thoughts
d)
actions
54.
In I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, author Maya Angelou’s purpose is to tell about her childhood, while her___________________shows how she thinks and feels about her childhood.
a)
Viewpoint 
b)
Purpose
c)
Mood
d)
sarcasm
55.
________________  is the way that the author thinks and feels about the topic of the text.
a)
Narrator's Perspective
b)
Author's View Point
c)
Author's Perspective
d)
Author's Purpose
56.

"Do you like candy?" I asked my friend Domenic.

a)

First person

b)

Second person

c)

Third person limited

d)

Third person omnicient

57.

One night Tina went to the movies, and she didn't like it as much as she she thought they would.

a)

Third person omniscient

b)

Third person limited

58.

What are the 3 words used to identify first person?

(a)  

59.

"She went to her best friend's house to study. When she got there, they rode their bikes for 20 minutes, went back to the house to study, ate dinner, and then went back home."

a)

First person

b)

Second person

c)

Third person Omniscient

d)

Third Person objective

60.

How many literary works have you read that switch point of view?

4 lines
61.

Draw what you would see writing in third person.

62.

When you are figuring out a character's motivation(s) in a story, you must ask yourself TWO questions. Which one is correct? (part 1)

a)

What does the character like?

b)

What does the character need?

c)

What does the character say?

d)

What does the character want?

63.

When you are figuring out a character's motivation(s) in a story, you must ask yourself TWO questions. Which one is correct? (part 2)

a)

what does the character value

b)

what does the character enjoy

c)

what does the character look like

d)

what does the character hate

64.

Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 parts of a story you would evaluate to learn the character's motivation(s)?

a)

narration

b)

dialogue

c)

thoughts

d)

words

e)

narration

65.

When multiple characters' motivation(s) conflict with each other, it is called ____________ conflict.

a)

internal

b)

external

c)

intrinsic

d)

unilateral

66.

When one character's motivation(s) conflict with each other, it is called ____________ conflict.

a)

internal

b)

external

c)

omnipotent

d)

totalistic

67.

What is DIALOGUE?

a)

when the speaker is telling the story, explaining what each character wants/needs

b)

when the reader can figure out what the character said based on other character's reactions

c)

when the narrator is talking about each character's internal thoughts

d)

when two or more characters are talking to each other directly

68.

A person, animal, or object in a story.

a)

character

b)

dialogue

c)

characterization

d)

motivation

69.

The process of creating a character's personality or image.

a)

character

b)

dialogue

c)

characterization

d)

motivation

70.

Conversation between two or more characters in a literary text.

a)

character

b)

dialogue

c)

characterization

d)

motivation

71.

A conclusion based on what you read and what you already know.

a)

inference

b)

dialogue

c)

characterization

d)

motivation

72.

The force or influence that drives a character forward in a story.

a)

inference

b)

dialogue

c)

characterization

d)

motivation

73.

The time, place. and social environment in which a story takes place.

a)

inference

b)

setting

c)

characterization

d)

motivation

74.

The beginning of a plot, in which characters are introduced and setting is established.

a)

exposition

b)

setting

c)

characterization

d)

motivation

75.

A series of events that make up 'what happens" in a story.

a)

exposition

b)

setting

c)

characterization

d)

plot

76.

The suspense produced by a conflict or problem that has not yet been solved.

a)

exposition

b)

tension

c)

characterization

d)

plot

77.

The increase of tension within a story - it drives the plot toward the climax

a)

exposition

b)

tension

c)

rising action

d)

plot

78.

Hints or suggestions that tell you what is going to happen in a story.

a)

exposition

b)

tension

c)

rising action

d)

foreshadowing

79.

The author's attitude toward a subject.

a)

tone

b)

tension

c)

rising action

d)

foreshadowing

80.

Which persuasive appeal does this primarily use?

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

81.

Which persuasive appeal does this primarily use?

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

82.

Which persuasive appeal does this primarily use?

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

83.

Methods of persuasion that appeals to EMOTIONS and FEELINGS

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

84.

Examples of this method of persuasion include statistics, research, data, and facts.

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

85.

This method of persuasion requires a credible authority to convince the audience.

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

86.

Donate just $1 a day to starving children. Make sure no one goes hungry under your watch...

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

87.

The Center for Disease Control advises everyone to get a flu vaccination.

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

88.

"Wear Air Jordans at your next game, and see how high you fly!" - Michael Jordan

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

89.

Nearly 25% of all car accidents are caused by drivers using cell phones while driving.

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

90.

Persuading the audience using credibility & ethics

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

91.

Which of the following is an example of pathos?

a)

The essay was worded so that anyone could understand it.

b)

The senator used a spreadsheet to prove why his new economic plan would be fruitful for the economy.

c)

The keynote speaker makes sure to credit all of the information he's obtained in his speech.

d)

A commercial uses sad music and images of suffering animals to inspire watchers to donate to an organization.

92.

Which persuasive appeal does this mainly use?

a)

ethos

b)

logos

c)

pathos

93.

Which persuasive appeal does this mainly use?

a)

ethos

b)

logos

c)

pathos

94.

Which word is commonly used in similes?

a)

and

b)

or

c)

like

d)

but

95.

What is a metaphor?

a)

A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

b)

A comparison without using 'like' or 'as'

c)

A type of poem

d)

A type of story.

96.

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

a)

The sun is like a golden ball

b)

You are an open book

c)

She sings as sweetly as a bird

d)

He runs like the wind.

97.

Which of the following is an example of imagery?

a)

The snowflakes glittered like diamonds.

b)

The car is red.

c)

The book is on the table.

d)

She is tall.

98.

Imagery is used to describe one of the five ____.

a)

colors

b)

senses

c)

tastes

d)

sounds

99.

Fill in the blank: Personification is giving _______ qualities to non-human things.

a)

A) animal-like

b)

B) human-like

c)

C) plant-like

d)

D) machine-like

100.

Which of the following phrases is not an idiom?

a)

Break a leg

b)

It's raining cats and dogs

c)

The sky is blue

d)

Hit the books.

101.

Fill in the blank: Hyperbole is a way of ______ something for emphasis.

a)

minimizing

b)

exaggerating

c)

ignoring

d)

simplifying

102.

Fill in the blank: Onomatopoeia refers to words that sound similar to the ______ they describe.

a)

A) colors

b)

B) noises

c)

C) shapes

d)

D) sizes

103.

Fill in the blank: The word 'Boom' is an example of ______.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

alliteration

104.

Red may symbolize ______.

a)

Hope

b)

Love or romance

c)

Sadness

d)

Fear

105.

A mirror in a story could symbolize:

a)

Vanity

b)

Courage

c)

Happiness

d)

Sadness

106.

Which of the following best describes symbolism?

a)

A) A literal interpretation

b)

B) A representation of deeper meanings

c)

C) A simple explanation

d)

D) A factual account

107.
At twelve years old, Jenna is like a blooming flower.
a)
Jenna is growing up.
b)
Jenna is about to run away from home.
c)
Jenna is very sick.
108.
What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
a)
Her hair is red.
b)
She talks really loudly.
c)
She gets really angry. 
d)
She spits when she talks. 
109.
The simile: I bolted out the door like a horse leaving the gate for a race shows the reader...
a)
...how scared the speaker was
b)
...that the speaker really enjoys horse racing 
c)
...how quickly the speaker was moving
d)
...that the speaker was late for a meeting
110.

The moon winked at me through the clouds as if to say I should venture forward.'
What object is being personified in the sentence?

(a)  
Choose from the below words
Clouds
Winked
Say
Moon
111.

(a)   is an example of hyperbole.

Choose from the below words
He's running faster than the wind.
The chocolate cake is as sweet as l
I've told you a million times.
The alarm clock screamed this morni
112.

My homework pile is a mile high.

This sentence is an example of

a)

hyperbole

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

personification

d)

alliteration

113.
BAM!  The door shut behind me. 
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
personification
c)
simile
d)
idiom
114.
What is a simile? 
a)
Comparing two unlike things without  using  like and as
b)
Comparing two things in a text
c)
Comparing two unlike things using  like and as
d)
None of the above
115.
The assignment was a breeze is an example of a(n)...
a)
Metaphor 
b)
Simile 
c)
Alliteration
d)
Onomatopoeia 
116.
What is a hyperbole?
a)
An exaggerated statement not to be taken literally. 
b)
Telling the truth
c)
Comparing a rock to a island
d)
Break a leg
117.
What type of figurative language is shown?
The flower hugged the earth after being blown over by the storm.
a)
personification
b)
alliteration
c)
metaphor
d)
simile
118.
Which of the following is an example of personification?
a)
You are as a beautiful as a flower.
b)
The trees danced in the wind.
c)
I waited in line for 10 years!
d)
He is an encyclopedia of knowledge. 
119.
I was so tired after school, I slept for a month! 
a)
hyperbole
b)
simile
c)
alliteration
d)
metaphor
120.
An extreme exaggeration used for effect
a)
metaphor
b)
personification
c)
hyperbole
d)
simile
121.
This is an example of.. 
a)
a pun on words
b)
an idiom
c)
a hyperbole
d)
a metaphor
122.

"Life is a journey" is an example of what?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Alliteration

123.

I nearly died laughing is an example of what?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Assonance

c)

Alliteration

d)

Hyperbole

124.

Giving human characteristics to nonhuman object or animals is an example of what type of figurative language?

a)

Personification

b)

Onomatopoeia

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Metaphor

125.

“I like to walk in the woods and see what Mother Nature is wearing.” - Flannery O'Connor, Good Country People

a)

hyperbole

b)

allusion

c)

personification

d)

idiom

126.
"Her eyes were like a deep ocean filled with endless mystery." This is an example of ____________________.
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Personification
d)
Structure
127.

Life is like a box of chocolates

a)

metaphor

b)

personification

c)

hyperbole

d)

simile

e)

alliteration

128.
Which of these is an example of exaggeration (hyperbole)?
a)
The leaf raced like a speedboat across the top of the water.
b)
Harriet spends all day fixing her hair.
c)
The clouds danced across the sky.
d)
The grass was a soft, plush carpet.
129.

What element of a short story might be described as the 'series of related events'?

a)

Character

b)

Conflict

c)

Plot

d)

Theme

130.

Only people can be characters in a story.

a)

True

b)

False

131.

Which is the correct term for what could be described as the "turning point of the story"?

a)

Rising action

b)

Falling action

c)

Resolution

d)

Climax

132.

The problem of the plot is also known as which short story element?

a)

Theme

b)

Conflict

c)

Characterization

d)

Exposition

133.

What is the purpose of the short story's title?

a)

to create curiosity

b)

to indicate main idea

c)

all of the above

d)

to inform readers of story content

134.

The central, main character of a story is called the?

a)

Antagonist

b)

Protagonist

c)

Antagonizer

d)

Instigator

135.

What is time and place of the action?

a)

Setting

b)

Plot

c)

Character

d)

Conflict

136.

What is a speaker or character who tells a story?

a)

Climax

b)

Protagonist

c)

Antagonist

d)

Narrator

137.

The character who opposes the main character is called the?

a)

Protagonist

b)

Antagonist

c)

Round character

d)

Flat character

138.

Setting can include historical periods, future, past, present, geographical locations and environments.

a)

True

b)

False

139.

What is an enjambed line in poetry?

a)

A line that ends with a punctuation mark

b)

A line that is short and concise

c)

A line that is written in all capital letters

d)

A line that does not end with a punctuation mark and continues onto the next line

140.

Explain the purpose of enjambment in poetry.

a)

Enjambment is used to create a sense of flow and movement in poetry.

b)

Enjambment is used to create a sense of stillness and stagnation in poetry.

c)

Enjambment is used to create a sense of confusion and disorientation in poetry.

d)

Enjambment is used to create a sense of abruptness and interruption in poetry.

141.

Identify the enjambed line in the following poem: 'I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils;'

a)

I wandered lonely as a cloud

b)

A host, of golden daffodils;

c)

That floats on high o'er vales and hills,

d)

When all at once I saw a crowd

142.

What is the difference between enjambment and end-stopped lines?

a)

Enjambment is used in prose, while end-stopped lines are used in poetry

b)

Enjambment is when a sentence or phrase runs over multiple lines without a pause, while end-stopped lines are lines of poetry that end with punctuation or a natural pause.

c)

Enjambment is when a sentence ends abruptly, while end-stopped lines have a smooth flow

d)

Enjambment is a type of rhyme, while end-stopped lines are a type of meter

143.

Identify the enjambed line in the following poem: 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate: Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer's lease hath all too short a date:'

a)

Thou art more lovely and more temperate:

b)

And summer's lease hath all too short a date:

c)

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?

d)

Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,

144.

Why do poets use enjambment in their poems?

a)

To create a sense of continuity and flow, and to emphasize certain words or ideas.

b)

To create a sense of abruptness and stop the flow of the poem

c)

To confuse the reader and make the poem difficult to understand

d)

To make the poem easier to memorize and recite

145.

Identify the enjambed line in the following poem: 'Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could:'

a)

And sorry I could not travel both

b)

And looked down one as far as I could

c)

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood

d)

And be one traveler, long I stood

146.

In what ways does enjambment affect the rhythm and flow of a poem?

a)

It creates a sense of continuity and fluidity in the poem.

b)

It makes the poem difficult to understand

c)

It disrupts the flow and rhythm of the poem

d)

It has no impact on the rhythm and flow of the poem

147.

What is flashback? Which response is NOT TRUE?

a)

The writer presents events that happens in the future.

b)

Flashback techniques include memories, dreams and stories of the past.

c)

It allows the writer to talk about events that happened before the time of the current event.

d)

Flashbacks help with the story line.

148.
What are the 4 goals of dialogue in text?
a)
1.Creates a question in the reader's mind.
2.Provides the reader with information.
3. Connects the reader to a character.
4. Shows how a character's words can motivate another character.
b)
1.Creates a question in the reader's mind.
2.Provides the reader with an idea.
3. Connects the reader to a character.
4. Help tell the story
149.
For the passage, determine which story device is being used
.  Cassie poised at the end of the diving board, ready to plunge into the water.  Suddenly, she was five years old again, standing on the edge of a dock and falling backward, unable to control her fall, and unable to swim.
a)
foreshadowing
b)
flashback
c)
suspense
d)
cliffhanger
150.

Annie started eating breakfast. Then, a spider came. Annie screamed and ran away.

a)

b)

c)

1)
2)
3)
151.
One way a writer builds suspense is...
a)
by creating a mysterious setting
b)
by introducing characters through out a text
c)
by providing clues of a future event
d)
telling the facts
152.

“You’ve got this!” Sara cheered, standing on the sidewalk. She watched as her dad followed closely behind her little brother’s bike. As he let go, she couldn’t help but think of when she first learned to ride a bike. She could still feel her heart racing and remember how scared she was, waiting for her dad to let go. She knew exactly how her brother was feeling.

a)

Flashback

b)

Foreshadowing

153.
the author’s use of clues to hint at what will happen later in the story
a)
Foreshadowing
b)
Cliche
c)
Onomatopoeia
d)
Alliteration
154.

 

Foreshadowing

a)

A playwright's descriptive comments

b)

Words spoken by the character directly to the audience

c)

An incident that occurred prior to the story's main time-frame

d)

A hint of what is to come

155.
Joyce watched the clock.  The minute hand seemed frozen over the ten.  The slow tick tock seemed to promise that time was moving forward, but Joyce had no sense of it.  All she knew was that she had to wait until 8:00.
a)
foreshadowing
b)
flashback
c)
suspense
d)
cliffhanger
156.

What is foreshadowing in literature?

a)

A method of organizing the plot in a non-linear sequence.

b)

A technique used to summarize the main events of the story.

c)

A type of character that represents a particular idea or quality.

d)

A literary device used to give hints or clues about future events in the story.

157.

What is the setup of the story, into the characters, setting and conflict called?

a)

Character

b)

Conflix

c)

Rising Action

d)

Exposition

158.
In the movie, Jaws, when a young man is laying on a float in the ocean, and the camera angle is shown underwater getting closer to his legs with intense music playing in the background, this would be an example of what?
a)
Foreshadowing
b)
Flashback
159.
Lightening streaked across the greenish-black sky yet, the air was oddly still. When the warning siren shrieked, the family knew that they should head for the storm cellar.
a)
Foreshadow
b)
Flashback
160.

Determine whether the following is or is not an example of foreshadowing:


"There's nothing like roaming a field on a crisp, fall day," Beverly thought to herself.

a)

Yes, this is an example of foreshadowing.

b)

No, this isn't an example of foreshadowing.

161.

What do you call hints of what is to come later in the story?

a)

figurative language

b)

foreshadowing

c)

flashback

d)

denotation

162.

In a movie, the audience knows that the character's best friend is the villain, but the character does not. What is this an example of?

a)

When the audience knows something that the characters do not

b)

When the characters know something that the audience does not

c)

When both the audience and characters are unaware of the situation

d)

When neither the audience nor characters know anything

163.

The wise, experienced mountain man approached the wagon train. He was concerned. "You're heading in the wrong direction," he warned the pioneers. The wagon master laughed and said, "I don't think so, old timer." The mountain man tried to convince the leader, but the wagon train continued without changing direction.


What prediction can you make based on this passage?

a)

The old timer will be left to die on the trail.

b)

The mountain man will stop trying to help wagon trains.

c)

The wagon train will face many problems and possibly get lost.

164.

is this a flashback or a foreshadow?

a)

foreshadow

b)

flashback

165.

When the current setting is interrupted to go back in time to learn more about a character or a situation, it is called...

a)

Foreshadow

b)

Flashback

166.
Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. What is Cassie's problem?
a)
She is late for work
b)
She will miss her flight at the airport
c)
She is late for school
d)
She is hungry
167.

Most people have at least one moment in life when they experience a new revelation or a new perspective on something that jolts them out of their current state. This moment of realization, when a person sees reality in a new light, is called an:

a)

Epiphany

b)

Euphemism

c)

Euphony

d)

Flip-flopping

168.

What goal might a writer have in using epiphany as a writing technique?

a)

Show character change or development

b)

Advance the story's plot

c)

Depict a moment of transcendence

d)

All of the answers are correct

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