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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. What advice does King give on paragraphs?
2. At what point does King try to add symbolism to his work?
3. What does King consider to be a writer's practice?
4. If used correctly, King believes that dialogue could be what object for a writer?
5. What book does King recommend for grammar study?
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 discusses symbolism and theme as elements best ignored in first drafts. What is the relationship between symbolism and theme in King's work?
3. 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?
4. What are some of the most important aspects of grammar that an aspiring writer should observe according to King?
5. King also said 'to not write in fear'. What do you think he means by this statement? Explain in your own words.
6. Both with vocabulary and 'above all else' King emphasizes honesty. Explain 'honesty' according to King and in your own words.
7. What evidence can you find about King's feelings on Strunk and White's Elements of Style?
8. 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?
9. 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?
10. What evidence can you find to support King's claim that plot is less necessary than many would have the writer believe?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
King believed that characters must be multi-dimensional rather than cardboard figures. Has King been successful in creating multi-dimensional characters? Citing examples from the book, On Writing, how would you evaluate the characters in King's different novels?
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
King has been called a hack. He defends himself by saying that throughout history, other who were called hacks, are now considered important writers. How would you evaluate King's body of work, especially the book, On Writing?
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