creative writing test 2

Select the word or phrase that break parallel structure. Mark is intelligent, kind, and a hard worker.

a hard worker

To be considered a clause, the clause must have _______________.

a verb a subject

Shifts in topic/idea and step are examples of paragraph break that you may see more in ________ writing.

academic

Identify the appositive in the following sentence: Warm and gooey, the chicken quesadilla, an edible Mexican masterpiece, tasted spicy.

an edible Mexican masterpiece

Nonfiction is _____________.

based on facts, real events, and real people

The following is an example of _____________. Casey shifted her feet nervously. She was anxious to get this speech over with.

both

The following is an example of _____________. Gailynn laughed with joy at the sight of her best friend stepping off the plane with a dramatic flair. She was so happy to have her friend back.

both

The following is an example of what kind of brainstorming?

charts

The following sentence is a ___________ sentence. Katie agreed that I needed to go to the gym.

complex

This sentence is a __________ sentence: Because Cindy watched Silent Hill, she had regular nightmares.

complex

The following sentence is a ___________ sentence. I chose to swim at the gym, but I needed to go hike instead.

compound

This sentence is a __________ sentence: Annie wanted to go to the movies, but she had to finish her homework first.

compound

The following sentence is a ___________ sentence. I wanted to go home, but I knew I needed to go to the gym.

compound-complex

This sentence is a __________ sentence: Peter asked that he be allowed to play basketball and football, but the schedules conflicted.

compound-complex

An independent clause _______________. Choose the best answer.

contains a stand-alone idea (with a subject and a verb)

A dependent/subordinate clause _______________.Choose the best answer.

contains a subordinate conjunction followed by a subject and a verb

Shifts in mood, topic/idea, place, time, speaker, point of view and action are examples of paragraph breaks that you may see more in ________ writing.

creative

The term used to indicate who is speaking in writing is ______________.

dialogue tags

To show a trailing thought, the ______________ punctuation marks is used.

ellipses

Dialogue (speaker) interruptions should be indicated with a(n) _____________.

em dash

If an action interrupts dialogue, then use ________________.

em dashes if no dialogue tag is present commas if a dialogue tag is present

I don't need to break up paragraphs in my writing.

false

It does not matter how you present a character's dialogue and choice of words.

false

Narrative essays and descriptive essays are the same thing.

false

Only true facts are considered nonfiction, not one person's perception.

false

Participles, gerunds, and verbs are all the same thing.

false

The following is an example of repetition used effectively: Benny smiled a secret smile at Susan, hoping that she would look his way and smile back. When she finally did, a smile split across her face like the smile he was hoping for. Seeing the two of them smile at one another gave Jenny the creeps and caused her to stop smiling because she knew that smile could mean nothing good for their teacher.

false

Personal narratives are ___________.

focused on a specific subject

This sentence is a __________ sentence: If only I had caught that ball in high school.

fragment sentence

Paragraphs should be broken up when there is a shift in ___________________.

idea/topic mood speaker step place time point of view action

The following is an example of what kind of brainstorming?Me: Personality Funny Blunt Generous Kind Determined at work, lazy at home Values Integrity Honesty Vulnerability Important people who shaped me Dad/mom Best friend Little sister Mentor

ideas list

I should break up a paragraph for a shift in point of view because _____________.

it prevents confusion for the reader about whose thoughts and feelings are being expressed it helps the reader recognize who the "speaker" is for that paragraph

Paragraphs should be broken up when there is a shift in ___________________.

mood speaker idea/topic action step time place point of view

I might break up my paragraph when ______________.

my paragraph is getting really long

Appositives rename _________.

nouns

Appositives rename _______________.

nouns

A simple sentence contains _________________.

one subject one predicate/verb

a form of a past or present tense verb that functions in the role of an adjective.

participle

Select the word or phrase that break parallel structure. When backpacking, bringing foods high in protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins is essential.

protein

Whenever your characters are speaking, the words that are spoken are indicated by the presence of _________ .

quotation marks

The following is an example of _____________. Kevin dropped his gaze.

showing

The following is an example of _____________. Stalking silently through the tall grass, the cat prepared to leap at the bird.

showing

Which sensory detail is used in this sentence? The waves washed up the beach, white foam over glassy sand.

sight

Which sensory details are used in the following sentence? The scent of fresh-cut grass filled the air as I stood on the precipice of the soft, green lawn and the coarse sand.

sight smells touch

The following sentence is a ___________ sentence. Gary wrote a bestselling novel a few weeks ago.

simple

This sentence is a __________ sentence: I love watching kittens play with yarn.

simple

Which sensory detail is used in this sentence? Fried fish and chips carried on the breeze, making my mouth salivate.

smell

Which sensory detail is used in this sentence? The high pitched barking of the dog next door made me cringe.

sound

When a new person starts speaking you should ___________________.

start a new paragraph

Which sensory detail is used in this sentence? The bitter coffee hit my tongue.

taste

The following is an example of _____________. Angry and afraid, Micah asked his next question.

telling

Dialogue is ________________.

the spoken words of characters

Which sensory detail is used in this sentence? Gooey and wet, I hated slime.

touch

A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two independent clauses.

true

All brainstorming methods are acceptable, but some are better suited to individual preference.

true

Brainstorming can be useful for any form of writing.

true

Dialogue and action associated with the same character can occur in the same paragraph.

true

Imagery is the use of figurative language and sensory details to paint a picture in the reader's mind.

true

Nonfiction is anything that is true and that is in a written form.

true

Parallelism affects consistency in writing.

true

Repetition should be used intentionally and with moderation.

true

Shifts in time occur when you are moving ahead in time, whether by hours, days, or years. This should be at least a paragraph break, but may be better as a chapter break.

true

The following is an example of repetition used effectively: Tick tick. Kaley stared at the clock that held her back like a gate in a horse race. Tick tick. The sound seemed to get louder the longer she sat; even her classmates seemed to take notice as they continued to glance at the indifferent face of their captor. Some in panic and some with excitement. Tick tick. The sound seemed to drown out the scribbling of pencils and rubbing of erasers as the long hand moved closer to the top. Tick tick... tick. RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING! Kaley leaped out of her seat and raced towards the door, dropping her test on the desk as she went by. It was summer!

true

There is a distinction between one person's perception of an event (their truth) vs the true facts.

true

When characters are talking, I need to break the paragraph when the speaker changes.

true

Nonfiction includes:

true stories of people, events, and places self-help books newspapers journals

A compound sentence contains _________________.

two or more subjects two or more predicates/verbs one or more coordinating conjunctions

A compound-complex sentence contains _________________.

two or more subjects two or more predicates/verbs one or more subordinate conjunctions one or more coordinating conjunctions

A complex sentence contains _________________.

two or more subjects two or more predicates/verbs one or more subordinate conjunctions or relative pronouns

Write 2 original examples of participial phrases and 2 examples of gerund phrases. Use them in sentences.

1) The sun, shining brightly, warmed the hair on my head.2) The cat, purring on my lap, fell asleep. 1) I enjoy watching movies on rainy days.2) Singing in the choir is my favorite hobby.

A gerund or participle with modifiers is called _______________.

A gerund phrase/participial phrase

A personal narrative is?

A story about you, written by you

Select the way to fix the parallel structure. Wanting to be prepared for her month long backpack trip, Cindy began researching light-weight and healthy food combinations, to select light-weight items for her backpack, and mapping out her route.

A. researching light-weight and healthy food combinations, selecting light-weight items for her backpack, and mapping out her route. B. to research light-weight and healthy food combinations, to select light-weight items for her backpack, and to map out her route.

a noun or noun phrase that renames a noun.

Appositive

Identify the appositives in the following sentence: The actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, The Terminator, was the governor of California for a time.

Arnold Schwarzenegger The Terminator

Write a sentence with an appositives (at least 2 must be appositive phrases, at least one must be restrictive) for each of the following nouns: Cat Sloth Sister/brother Beach

Cat: My cat, named Luna, always waits for me at the door.Sloth: Sloths, animals known for their relaxed lifestyle, can sleep up to 20 hours a day.Sister/brother: My brother, an experienced hiker, has climbed a few mountains in Asia.Beach: The beach, a popular tourist destination, can get busy during the summer.

contains a subject and predicate (the verb and any modifiers).

Clause

Idenitfy the meaning of the word relevant.

Closely connected to or appropriate to the subject being considered

a conversation between two or more people.

Dialogue

A complex sentence contains two independent clauses and a subordinate clause.

False

A nonrestrictive appositive is one that is vital to a sentence's meaning and cannot be removed.

False

All people experience the same thing the same way.

False

Both ellipses and em dashes can be used to indicate a conversation is being heard in the middle of the conversation.

False

Brainstorming is only for personal narratives.

False

Dialogue should not include actions.

False

In creative writing, it is not necessary to break a paragraph when someone new begins speaking.

False

It does not matter how you present a character's dialogue and choice of words.

False

Nonfiction writing is biography and autobiography only.

False

Participles, gerunds, and verbs are all the same thing.

False

Repetition is always good in writing.

False

Small talk should be used in creative writing often.

False

Identify the traits of a personal narrative.

First person POV Purpose Dialogue Imagery/details action

Identify the following: Running from the hounds is the fox's only chance to survive.

Gerund

Identify the following: Running on empty was how the car pulled into the gas station.

Gerund

Identify the following: Sunning himself on the rock is the turtle's personal hobby.

Gerund

Identify the following: Tickling is Marsha's least favorite thing.

Gerund

a form of a present tense verb ending in 'ing' that functions in the role of a noun.

Gerund

Identify the following: Yelena enjoyed hiking trails.

Gerund phrase

Identify the appositive in the following sentence: My brother Harley likes playing outside.

Harley

descriptive and figurative language used to help a reader visualize what the author desires

Imagery

Identify the appositive and whether it is restrictive or nonrestrictive. Part of the movie Jurassic Park II was filmed in Fern Canyon, CA.

Jurassic Park II restrictive

Identify the appositive and whether it is restrictive or nonrestrictive. His younger sister Marty was sweeter than his other sisters.

Marty\ restrictive

The following is an example of what kind of brainstorming?

Mind mapping

By the end of this unit, you will have written a ________________.

Narrative essay

The guidelines for dialogue are which of the following:

New speaker = a new paragraph. Keep it moving Always put quotations around it Include action Realistic dialogue Dialogue tags Characters and dialogue (characterization)

Is the bolded appositive restrictive or nonrestrictive? The actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, The Terminator, was the governor of California for a time.

Nonrestrictive

Identify the following: The bull charging at the fence is angry.

Participial phrase

Identify the following: Laughing loudly, Wendy tried to keep from crying.

Participle

Identify the following: The fox running from the hounds bounded gracefully over the fence.

Participle

Identify the following: The girl giggling quietly is acting suspiciously.

Participle

a form of a past or present tense verb that functions in the role of an adjective.

Participle

the repeated or continuous use of an idea or word that has already been stated

Repetition

The following is an example of _____________. Tears slid down Hannah's smiling face as she stared at her returned puppy.

Showing

Why is it important to show rather than simply tell in writing? What are the benefits?

Showing is more important than telling because it engages the reader and allows them to envision the story in their imagination. The benefits are that it can cause an emotional reaction to the writing and it makes the readers experience more enjoyable because they are being engaged.

Why should a writer show rather than tell? Provide an example of the difference and explain why it is more effective.

Showing is more important than telling because it is more engaging for the reader and allows them to envision the scene playing out. For example, the sentence "It was a hot day" sounds much less engaging to the reader than "The scorching sun beat down on our skin, making sweat drip down our foreheads."

Which sensory details are used in the following sentence? The angry lapping of the icy water against my feet with the crash of waves against rock kept me grounded in the moment.

Sight Sound touch

Which sensory details are used in the following sentence? A tang of spice filled my mouth as I slurped the cold beverage down.

Sound Touch Taste

The following is an example of _____________. Jerry was sad.

Telling

Of the two examples of repetition in the last two questions, which was more effective and why? Please explain in detail using examples from the paragraphs.

The repetition in the second example was more effective because it added suspense to the paragraph, and the phrase was not overused. In the first example, the word smile is used too many times and in places where it is unnecessary. For example, the sentence, "When she finally did, a smile split across her face like the smile he was hoping for," used the word smile 2 times, which was unnecessary the second time.

Select the word or phrase that breaks parallel structure. Writing, reading, and to study are key parts of college life.

To study

A change in a step-by-step explanation might come with the words, "first," "second," or "third."

True

A personal narrative should not be your entire life story. It should contain only what is relevant to the narrative.

True

A simple sentence is one that can stand alone.

True

Appositives can be singular nouns, noun phrases, or noun clauses.

True

Both ellipses and em dashes can be used to indicate a conversation is being heard in the middle of the conversation.

True

Both ellipses and em dashes can be used to indicate hearing a conversation that is already in progress.

True

Dialogue and action that are associated with the same character can occur in the same paragraph.

True

Dialogue can be used to reveal character.

True

Dialogue should be based on the individual character, his/her traits and his/her background.

True

Em dashes are used to show interruptions in dialogue and ellipses are used to show trailing thoughts.

True

Imagery is the use of figurative language and sensory details to paint a picture in the reader's mind.

True

In creative writing, the focus should be showing, not telling - unless written for younger audiences.

True

It is often a good idea to break a paragraph up if the paragraph is getting to be really long.

True

Repetition is used effectively in the following sentence: "So let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire. Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York. Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania. Let freedom ring from the snowcapped Rockies of Colorado. Let freedom ring from the curvaceous slopes of California. But not only that. Let freedom ring from Stone Mountain of Georgia. Let freedom ring from Lookout Mountain of Tennessee. Let freedom ring from every hill and molehill of Mississippi, from every mountain side. Let freedom ring. . ." *"I have a Dream" speech, Martin Luther King Jr.

True

Repetition should be used intentionally and with moderation.

True

Sentence variety is an important aspect of writing to help maintain flow.

True

The majority of creative writing should be showing over telling.

True

Writers do not have to express the theme/idea directly, but rather they can express it through the story's events, characters, and setting.

True

Answer the following questions: Why is using variety in your sentences so important in any form of writing? Please explain. Do you use sentence variety or is this something you think you could work on? Please explain.

Using variety in your sentences is important because it can keep your readers engaged and interested. Mixing up sentence structures, lengths, and types can add depth and complexity to your writing, which can help convey your message more effectively. I try my best to use sentence variety in my writing because it makes the work more engaging and allows it to flow better. Still, I tend to repeat keywords too often and catch myself starting my sentences with the same word.

Identify the following: Mary is laughing at the kitten.

Verb

Identify the following: The fox is running from the hounds and he bounded gracefully over the fence.

Verb

Identify the following: Upset about the loss, Jennifer was crying in the car.

Verb

a word used to describe action, state of being, or occurrence.

Verb

Select the methods to fix the issue in parallel structure. Writing, reading, and to study are key parts of college life.

Writing, reading, and studying are key parts of college life. To write, to read, and to study are key parts of college life.