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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 does King's uncle inherit?
3. King claims he works on all of the following days except one. Which day does King not work?
4. According to King, what should dialogue represent?
5. Why is it important to King that a writer not be distracted while working?
Short Essay Questions
1. In the chapter, On Writing, King states that a writer should 'write what he knows'. What ideas justify this statement?
2. 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?
3. King stated aspiring writers should not use speaker attributes other than said. What are speaker attributes and why would King warn against using them?
4. What inference can you make from King's claim in On Writing that a writer should have a specific space in which to work?
5. 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?
6. Both with vocabulary and 'above all else' King emphasizes honesty. Explain 'honesty' according to King and in your own words.
7. How would you evaluate King's advice to aspiring writers in the chapters, What Writing Is, and Toolbox?
8. What is King trying to tell the aspiring writer about finding his voice?
9. What is the second most important tool according to King?
10. In the chapter, On Writing, King states every writer should have an agent. Why does he believe this to be important?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What changes was King forced to make in his writing life after his accident? Did this affect the amount or quality of his work? How did it affect his feelings about his work? Explain your answer based on the book, On Writing.
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 claims all writers need a 'toolbox'. Why is a toolbox important for a writer? What should the toolbox contain? How can a writer improve his toolbox according to King? Use specific answers from the book to explain your answer.
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