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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. How does King use theme in his novels?
2. In order to ignore a grammar rule, what does King believe must be observed?
3. According to King, what is the best technique to use with description?
4. King claims he works on all of the following days except one. Which day does King not work?
5. King's comparison of a handyman's toolbox with a writer's tool box is which figure of speech?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. In the chapter, On Writing, King says some critics of his work claim that he is a hack. What is a hack and what evidence can you find to support the statement that King is a hack?
3. How would some of King's other beliefs about writing increase a reader's pleasure? Explain in your own words.
4. 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?
5. Both with vocabulary and 'above all else' King emphasizes honesty. Explain 'honesty' according to King and in your own words.
6. Why does King believe that adverbs, especially those ending in -ly are unnecessary?
7. In the chapter, On Writing, King states every writer should have an agent. Why does he believe this to be important?
8. King stated aspiring writers should not use speaker attributes other than said. What are speaker attributes and why would King warn against using them?
9. Explain the significance of King's statement that a good writer can become an excellent writer, but a bad writer will always be a bad writer according to King in On Writing.
10. King believes in writers bringing their 'toolbox' with them when writing. Why is he so impassioned with the concept of a toolbox?
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
What was the single most important factor in King's early success in his writing career? Back up your statements with illustrations from the book, On Writing.
Essay Topic 3
When King says there are some elements of writing that are highly unexplainable, what is he trying to say? King also claims writing is magic. What evidence can you find in the book, On Writing, that writing is magic? Defend your answer with specific examples from the text.
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