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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 does King believe is necessary to create strong characters?
2. How does King use theme in his novels?
3. Another belief of King is that writers have a special need. What is this need?
4. In conclusion, what is the chapter, Toolbox, about?
5. According to King, what is the most important tool for a writer?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does King believe that adverbs, especially those ending in -ly are unnecessary?
2. What inference can you make from King's claim in On Writing that a writer should have a specific space in which to work?
3. 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?
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. What are some of the most important aspects of grammar that an aspiring writer should observe according to King?
6. In the chapter, On Writing, King states that a writer should 'write what he knows'. What ideas justify this statement?
7. 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?
8. Both with vocabulary and 'above all else' King emphasizes honesty. Explain 'honesty' according to King and in your own words.
9. In the chapter, On Writing, King states every writer should have an agent. Why does he believe this to be important?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Why has Strunk and White's Elements of Style remained popular for over 30 years? What are the topics the book covers? How is this book different from other books? Even with his praise of the book, King criticizes some elements of the book. What should a writer do with these elements? Answer based on King's statements and the book, Elements of Style.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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