First Quarterly Exam in Creative Writing Fiction
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- Q1What is the term for descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a picture in the reader's mind?
Imagery
Metaphor
Symbolism
Diction
120s - Q2What do we call the choice of words and style of expression that an author uses in their writing?
Diction
Tone
Syntax
Figurative Language
45s - Q3
What are figures of speech?
The chronological order of events in a narrativeThe grammatical rules of a language
The use of symbols to represent ideas
Expressive language tools that use words in non-literal ways to convey meaning or create effects120s - Q4Identify what sensory imagery is used in the statement below. The familiar tang of his grandmother’s cranberry sauce reminded him of his youth.
Gustatory
Auditory
Visual
Olfactory
120s - Q5
Which figures of speech can be identified from this line? "He is as funny as a barrel of monkeys.”
Simile
Hyperbole
Personification
Metaphor
120s - Q6
Which sentence best demonstrates the author’s use of diction?
The plot of the story unfolds in a small, rural town.
The sun set over the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink.
The author’s choice of words creates a formal and sophisticated tone.
The characters in the novel face numerous challenges and conflicts.
120s - Q7
“The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink, as the gentle breeze whispered secrets through the rustling leaves.” Which of the following best describes the use of imagery, diction, and figures of speech in the excerpt?
The excerpt employs irony and understatement to downplay the beauty of the sunset.
The excerpt uses metaphor and simile to compare the sunset to a painting.
The excerpt relies on hyperbole and alliteration to emphasize the intensity of the sunset.
The excerpt uses personification and vivid imagery to create a serene and picturesque scene.
120s - Q8
“Her smile was a beacon of light in the dark, guiding me through the stormy seas of my troubles.” What literary device is used to describe her smile?
Irony
Metaphor
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
30s - Q9
“The leaves danced in the wind, their whispers telling tales of autumn’s arrival.” Which of the following best describes the use of diction and imagery in the lines?
The lines use informal diction and auditory imagery to create a lively atmosphere.
The lines use poetic diction and personification to evoke a sense of movement and change.
The lines use formal diction and visual imagery to depict a calm scene.
The lines use colloquial diction and tactile imagery to describe the texture of the leaves.
120s - Q10
Choose the best revision to enhance imagery.
"The garden was beautiful, with many colorful flowers and trees."
The garden had many plants and greenery seen in vast slopes.
The garden was large, with a variety of plants you can’t name each one.
The garden was full of flowers and trees.
The garden bloomed with roses, tulips, and lilies, their vibrant reds and yellows swaying in the breeze.
120s - Q11
"The athlete ran quickly down the track." Which word best replaces "quickly" to enhance the sentence's tone and meaning?
sluggishly
slowly
hurriedly
swiftly
120s - Q12
Apply your understanding of figures of speech by selecting the option that best adds personification to the sentence: "The storm arrived suddenly, with heavy rain and strong winds."
The storm came fast, bringing rain and wind.
The storm caused damage with rain and wind.
The storm was loud and windy.
The storm roared angrily, slashing the trees with its fierce winds.
120s - Q13
Given the context of the sentence, which figure of speech would best enhance the description? "The mountain loomed over the valley."
Metaphor – The mountain was a towering giant.
Simile – The mountain was tall like a tree.
Hyperbole – The mountain was the biggest thing in the world.
Alliteration – The mountain stood silently.
120s - Q14
Which element of poetry does this statement imply? “There is a thing beneath the stairs with slimy face and oily hair”.
Metaphor
Rhythm
Idiom
Imagery
120s - Q15
What is the rhyme scheme in the following lines?
“The sun is bright,
the sky is clear,
The birds all sing,
I have no fear.”
AABB
ABAC
ABAB
ABCB
120s