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Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
How do you determine a story's tone?
you just have to guess
analyze the words the author chooses to use
identify figurative language
complete a SWBST
The definition of author's style is...
a writer's unique way of communicating ideas using word choice, sentence structure, imagery, point of view, voice, and tone.
a writer's attitude toward his or her subject such as serious, humorous, sarcastic, and respectful.
giving human qualities to an animal, object, phenomenon, idea, or anything that is not specifically human.
a form of language that is spoken in a particular region by people who live there.
Tone is mainly about the feelings of the...
Audience
Author
Characters
No one
Nonfiction, fiction, drama, poetry, science fiction, realistic fiction - these are all examples of what element of author's style?
tone
Mood
Word Choice
Genre
The definition of author's style is...
a writer's unique way of communicating ideas using word choice, imagery, point of view, tone, and mood.
a writer's attitude toward his or her subject such as serious, humorous, sarcastic, and respectful.
giving human qualities to an animal, object, phenomenon, idea, or anything that is not specifically human.
a form of language that is spoken in a particular region by people who live there.
What is style in literature?
the way clothing is worn in movies
the way something is written—not what is said but how it's said
the way you ask questions in a story
the way people interact during the plot
Author's voice is mainly about the ______ of the author.
word choice
tone
thoughts
Feelings
When an author uses figurative language in their writing this is an example of what author's style technique?
Word Choice
Mood
Tone
Sentence fluency
When an author really describes the scenery in a story, this is an example of what author's style technique?
Sentence variation
Sentence fluency
Word Choice
Tone
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?
Sentence fluency
Sentence variation
Mood
Word Choice
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."
imagery
hyperbole
tone
puntuation
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."
sentence length and punctuation
imagery and tone
point of view and voice
word choice
Diction refers to...
An author's style
An author's choice of words and syntax
An author's tone
An author's perspective
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?
formal and ornate
playful and informal
confusing and serious
loving and nostalgic
What is the primary focus of an author's style?
The plot of the story
The way ideas are expressed
The characters' development
The setting of the story
Which element is NOT typically considered part of an author's style?
Word choice
Sentence structure
Character names
Imagery
How does an author's style affect the reader's experience?
It determines the length of the book
It influences the reader's emotional response
It dictates the book's genre
It sets the price of the book
Which of the following best describes the term 'diction' in relation to author's style?
The author's choice of words
The author's choice of characters
The author's choice of setting
The author's choice of plot
What role does sentence structure play in an author's style?
It helps to develop the plot
It creates rhythm and flow
It defines the genre
It determines the book's length
In literary analysis, what does the term 'tone' refer to?
The author's attitude towards the subject
The main character's personality
The setting of the story
The plot's complexity
Which of the following is an example of figurative language that contributes to an author's style?
Metaphor
Dialogue
Character description
Plot summary
How can an author's use of imagery enhance their style?
By providing detailed visual descriptions
By simplifying the plot
By shortening the text
By reducing character development
What is the effect of varying sentence length in an author's style?
It creates suspense and interest
It simplifies the narrative
It clarifies the theme
It shortens the reading time
Which of the following best describes 'voice' in an author's style?
The unique personality and perspective of the author
The dialogue between characters
The setting of the story
The plot's sequence
How does point of view influence an author's style?
It changes the story's setting
It alters the reader's perception
It determines the book's length
It affects the book's genre
