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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. According to King, what is the best technique to use with description?
2. On certain occasions, King believes that grammar rules _________ .
3. How does King feel about writers improving their work?
4. How does King use this advice from his uncle?
5. Another belief of King is that writers have a special need. What is this need?
Short Essay Questions
1. How would you evaluate King's advice to aspiring writers in the chapters, What Writing Is, and Toolbox?
2. In the chapter, On Writing, King states every writer should have an agent. Why does he believe this to be important?
3. What evidence can you find about King's feelings on Strunk and White's Elements of Style?
4. In the chapter, On Writing, King says a writer can improve his work by reading. How does the advice given by King 'to read' improve a writer's work?
5. King also said 'to not write in fear'. What do you think he means by this statement? Explain in your own words.
6. Why do you think King stresses the importance of writing a lot in On Writing?
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. What are some of the most important aspects of grammar that an aspiring writer should observe according to King?
9. In the chapter, On Writing, King says characters should be multi-dimensional. What motive is there for trying to give all characters evil, as well as good, characteristics?
10. Both with vocabulary and 'above all else' King emphasizes honesty. Explain 'honesty' according to King and in your own words.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Based on the book, On Writing, what is the most important item in the writer's toolbox? Why is this important? Support your argument with ideas from the text.
Essay Topic 2
King believes a writer should write a lot to be successful. Throughout his life, King has always written. Cite specific examples from King's life that demonstrate his dedication to his theory of good writing.
Essay Topic 3
King is a prolific writer yet he mentions writer's block in several places in the book, On Writing. Do you think this has been a hindrance in King's writing? What judgment would you make about King's frustration with writer's block? Explain your answer.
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