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Authors Style

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How do you determine a story's tone?

a)

you just have to guess

b)

analyze the words the author chooses to use

c)

identify figurative language

d)

complete a SWBST

2.

The definition of author's style is...

a)

a writer's unique way of communicating ideas using word choice, sentence structure, imagery, point of view, voice, and tone.

b)

a writer's attitude toward his or her subject such as serious, humorous, sarcastic, and respectful.

c)

giving human qualities to an animal, object, phenomenon, idea, or anything that is not specifically human.

d)

a form of language that is spoken in a particular region by people who live there.

3.

Tone is mainly about the feelings of the...

a)

Audience

b)

Author

c)

Characters

d)

No one

4.

Nonfiction, fiction, drama, poetry, science fiction, realistic fiction - these are all examples of what element of author's style?

a)

tone

b)

Mood

c)

Word Choice

d)

Genre

5.

The definition of author's style is...

a)

a writer's unique way of communicating ideas using word choice, imagery, point of view, tone, and mood.

b)

a writer's attitude toward his or her subject such as serious, humorous, sarcastic, and respectful.

c)

giving human qualities to an animal, object, phenomenon, idea, or anything that is not specifically human.

d)

a form of language that is spoken in a particular region by people who live there.

6.

What is style in literature?

a)

the way clothing is worn in movies

b)

the way something is written—not what is said but how it's said

c)

the way you ask questions in a story

d)

the way people interact during the plot

7.

Author's voice is mainly about the ______ of the author.

a)

word choice

b)

tone

c)

thoughts

d)

Feelings

8.

When an author uses figurative language in their writing this is an example of what author's style technique?

a)

Word Choice

b)

Mood

c)

Tone

d)

Sentence fluency

9.

When an author really describes the scenery in a story, this is an example of what author's style technique?

a)

Sentence variation

b)

Sentence fluency

c)

Word Choice

d)

Tone

10.

If an author writes with a few short sentences and then a long one and then a short one again, what style is he using?

a)

Sentence fluency

b)

Sentence variation

c)

Mood

d)

Word Choice

11.

In the line below, what technique is the author using in order to create his/her style?
"As he looked through the glass, he saw a wall of ice glide by."

a)

imagery

b)

hyperbole

c)

tone

d)

puntuation

12.

In the line below, what kind of technique is the author using to create his/her style?
"So far, so good. On duty at 10 o'clock...a few words about the ice problem with Lookout Reginald Lee, who shared the same watch...a few more words about the cold...but mostly just silence, as the two stared into the darkness."

a)

sentence length and punctuation

b)

imagery and tone

c)

point of view and voice

d)

word choice

13.

Diction refers to...

a)

An author's style

b)

An author's choice of words and syntax

c)

An author's tone

d)

An author's perspective

14.

Look at the following excerpt from Nathaniel Hawthorne: 
"She had dark and abundant hair, so glossy that it threw off the sunshine with a gleam, and a face which, besides being beautiful from regularity of feature and richness of complexion, had the impressiveness belonging to a marked brow and deep black eyes."
Which of the following best describes his style?

a)

formal and ornate

b)

playful and informal

c)

confusing and serious

d)

loving and nostalgic 

15.

What is the primary focus of an author's style?

a)

The plot of the story

b)

The way ideas are expressed

c)

The characters' development

d)

The setting of the story

16.

Which element is NOT typically considered part of an author's style?

a)

Word choice

b)

Sentence structure

c)

Character names

d)

Imagery

17.

How does an author's style affect the reader's experience?

a)

It determines the length of the book

b)

It influences the reader's emotional response

c)

It dictates the book's genre

d)

It sets the price of the book

18.

Which of the following best describes the term 'diction' in relation to author's style?

a)

The author's choice of words

b)

The author's choice of characters

c)

The author's choice of setting

d)

The author's choice of plot

19.

What role does sentence structure play in an author's style?

a)

It helps to develop the plot

b)

It creates rhythm and flow

c)

It defines the genre

d)

It determines the book's length

20.

In literary analysis, what does the term 'tone' refer to?

a)

The author's attitude towards the subject

b)

The main character's personality

c)

The setting of the story

d)

The plot's complexity

21.

Which of the following is an example of figurative language that contributes to an author's style?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Dialogue

c)

Character description

d)

Plot summary

22.

How can an author's use of imagery enhance their style?

a)

By providing detailed visual descriptions

b)

By simplifying the plot

c)

By shortening the text

d)

By reducing character development

23.

What is the effect of varying sentence length in an author's style?

a)

It creates suspense and interest

b)

It simplifies the narrative

c)

It clarifies the theme

d)

It shortens the reading time

24.

Which of the following best describes 'voice' in an author's style?

a)

The unique personality and perspective of the author

b)

The dialogue between characters

c)

The setting of the story

d)

The plot's sequence

25.

How does point of view influence an author's style?

a)

It changes the story's setting

b)

It alters the reader's perception

c)

It determines the book's length

d)

It affects the book's genre