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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapter 6 Words.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Do good writers decorate their writing?
(a) No, good writers dont need ornamentation.
(b) Yes, always with lots of extra words.
(c) Yes, with good punctuation.
(d) No, only bad writers do this to sell more copies.

2. What is one way of saving time?
(a) Learning to write over eighty words per minute.
(b) Not doing a story outline.
(c) Skipping spell check.
(d) Solely relying on grammar and spell check.

3. What does Zissner believe authors are fearful of in their writing?
(a) Stating where they live.
(b) Writing poorly.
(c) The reader not relating to them.
(d) Stating their true opinions, ideas, and judgments.

4. What is the problem with American writing?
(a) It isn't complex enough.
(b) The writing is too sloppy.
(c) It is too complex.
(d) Americans are bad at fact checking.

5. What gives nonfiction books life?
(a) The cover of the book.
(b) White lies that sell certain facts.
(c) Pure hard facts.
(d) Humanity and warmth.

Short Answer Questions

1. When can ornamental writing be used as an exception?

2. Who is the real audience in a piece of writing?

3. Does the author believe good writing is the result of an inherent talent?

4. What method of writing does Zissner use?

5. What trap do journalists and editors fall into often?

(see the answer key)

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