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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 three things are the bases of all stories?
2. How could the object King's uncle inherits be described?
3. What is King's first piece of advice to those reading the chapter, On Writing?
4. Why is it important to King that a writer not be distracted while working?
5. On certain occasions, King believes that grammar rules _________ .
Short Essay Questions
1. Why do you think King stresses the importance of writing a lot in On Writing?
2. King stated aspiring writers should not use speaker attributes other than said. What are speaker attributes and why would King warn against using them?
3. King also said 'to not write in fear'. What do you think he means by this statement? 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. What evidence can you find to support King's claim that plot is less necessary than many would have the writer believe?
6. What evidence can you find about King's feelings on Strunk and White's Elements of Style?
7. How would you evaluate King's advice to aspiring writers in the chapters, What Writing Is, and Toolbox?
8. In the chapter, On Writing, King states every writer should have an agent. Why does he believe this to be important?
9. Both with vocabulary and 'above all else' King emphasizes honesty. Explain 'honesty' according to King and in your own words.
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What factors led to the publication of Carrie? Why do you think the novel was a success? Use ideas from the text to support your claims.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
How is writing as a passion different from writing as a career? What ideas in this text justify King's statement?
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