16 questions
LITERARY TERMS
What is plot?
A struggle or clash between two opposing characters, forces, or emotions.
The vantage point from which a writer tells a story, such as first person, limited third person, omniscient third person, and second
The series of related events that make up a story, its underlying structure.
One who tells, or narrates, a story.
LITERARY TERMS
What is point of view?
A struggle or clash between two opposing characters, forces, or emotions.
The vantage point from which a writer tells a story.
The series of related events that make up a story, its underlying structure.
One who tells, or narrates, a story.
LITERARY TERMS
What is conflict?
A struggle or clash between two opposing characters, forces, or emotions.
The vantage point from which a writer tells a story, such as first person, limited third person, omniscient third person, and second
The series of related events that make up a story, its underlying structure.
One who tells, or narrates, a story.
LITERARY TERMS
Which of the following literary techniques provides the time and place of the story?
Dialogue
Imagery
Setting
Character
LITERARY TERMS
Which of the following literary techniques is known for making readers feel "present" in a story?
Dialogue, a conversation between two or more people.
Imagery, language that appeals to the senses.
Setting, the time and place of the story.
Character, an individual in a story.
LITERARY TERMS
Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?
"I'm just going for a drive," Carlos said.
Sheila snatched her keys from him.
He spun and stormed out of the house.
Carlos was furious.
LITERARY TERMS
There are two main types of conflict. Conflicts can be external, when a character struggles against some outside force like another character, society as a whole, or nature. They can also be ______, when a character struggles between opposing needs, desires, or emotions.
IDENTIFYING TASK, PURPOSE, AUDIENCE
What is a writing prompt?
A learning assignment that direct students to write about a particular topic in a particular way.
A writer's unique personality on paper.
The attitude a writer takes toward the reader, a subject, or a character.
A writer’s or speaker’s choice of words.
IDENTIFYING TASK, PURPOSE, AUDIENCE
When writing, a "task" refers to...
the length of the essay you are submitting.
the attitude a writer takes toward the reader, a subject, or a character.
the person for whom a writer writes, or composer composes.
a clearly defined action, sometimes of short or limited duration, assigned to or expected of a person.
IDENTIFYING TASK, PURPOSE, AUDIENCE
When writing, the "audience" refers to...
the reason for or intent in writing.
the person for whom a writer writes.
your unique personality on paper.
the mechanical or technical aspects of writing and may be specific to the requirements of the subject or topic.
WORD CHOICE
In writing what is "tone"?
The attitude a writer takes toward the reader, a subject, or a character.
The technical aspects of writing specific to the subject or topic.
Your unique personality on paper.
A clearly defined action assigned to or expected of a person.
WORD CHOICE
An author's "style" refers to...
your unique personality on paper.
the attitude a writer takes toward the reader, a subject, or a character.
the technical aspects of writing specific to the subject or topic.
how fast a story unfolds.
THE WRITING PROCESS: IDENTIFY THE STEP
Which step in the writing process is the planning phase, when students brainstorm, research, gather and outline ideas, often using diagrams for mapping out their thoughts?
Publishing
Editing
Revising
Drafting
Prewriting
THE WRITING PROCESS: IDENTIFY THE STEP
Which step in the writing process requires students to review, modify, and reorganize their work by rearranging, adding, or deleting content, and by making the tone, style, and content appropriate for the intended audience? The goal of this phase of the writing process is to improve the draft.
Publishing
Editing
Revising
Drafting
Prewriting
THE WRITING PROCESS: IDENTIFY THE STEP
In this step of the writing process, the final writing is shared with the group. Sharing can be accomplished in a variety of ways, printed or posted online.
Publishing
Editing
Revising
Drafting
Prewriting
THE WRITING PROCESS: IDENTIFY THE STEP
Which step in the writing process involves students creating their initial composition by writing down all their ideas in an organized way to convey a particular idea or present an argument?
Publishing
Editing
Revising
Drafting
Prewriting