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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. King has been called a hack over the years. What is a hack?
2. What activity might cause King to work on days he normally doesn't work?
3. What does King say about adverbs?
4. According to King, what should dialogue represent?
5. How does King paint the main character from The Dead Zone?
Short Essay Questions
1. What evidence can you find to support King's claim that plot is less necessary than many would have the writer believe?
2. King believes in writers bringing their 'toolbox' with them when writing. Why is he so impassioned with the concept of a toolbox?
3. In the chapter, On Writing, King states that a writer should 'write what he knows'. What ideas justify this statement?
4. King stated aspiring writers should not use speaker attributes other than said. What are speaker attributes and why would King warn against using them?
5. What are some of the most important aspects of grammar that an aspiring writer should observe according to King?
6. In the chapter, On Writing, King discusses symbolism and theme as elements best ignored in first drafts. What is the relationship between symbolism and theme in King's work?
7. In the chapter, On Writing, King explains that description should be the smallest amount possible. How would you evaluate King's beliefs on writing description?
8. King also said 'to not write in fear'. What do you think he means by this statement? Explain in your own words.
9. In the chapter, On Writing, King states that writer's retreats and creative writing classes are unnecessary. Why did King consider these opportunities a waste of time?
10. Why do you think King stresses the importance of writing a lot in On Writing?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
King claims that in order to be a good writer, you must read. Why does King believe reading to be important to a writer? What does he say about writers who don't read? Cite reasons from the text to support your argument.
Essay Topic 2
King mentions many elements as being important to good writing: limiting the use of adverbs, writing in the active voice instead of the passive voice, the use of speaker attributes other than said, and paragraph length. How would you prioritize these elements and why?
Essay Topic 3
What factors led to the publication of Carrie? Why do you think the novel was a success? Use ideas from the text to support your claims.
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