Writing Test 37

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Question 1
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Why is exposition important in a story?
Choose the best option:

A
It helps the reader learn new things.

B
It increases interest in the reader.

C
It provides necessary information.

D
It helps the reader foresee the ending.

Solution

Option C: In order to completely understand a character or a story, some form of background information on the important characters is essential. Without an exposition, the reader would not have a clear understanding or context of the plot. Hence option C is most suitable: exposition provides the necessary information to a story.
Option A: This is not the reason behind an exposition. It does make the reader learn new things about character and plot, but for the sake of the story. Hence it isn't the main purpose.
Option B: Similarly, exposition does not necessarily increase the reader's interest. It isn't the main reason.
Option D: Background information describes the past, so that the reader can understand the present better. Foreseeing the future is a far shot.
Hence options A, B and D are wrong.
Question 2
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Which of the following would best be advertised through display advertisements?

A
An upcoming concert

B
A party at your house

C
A lost pet hamster

D
Declaring a change of name

Solution

Display advertisements use imagery for visually appealing the viewers. They use pictures and fonts to gain attention. They may be black and white, or coloured. They cost more than text ads, and take more space and print in a column.
Option A: An upcoming concert would attract more attention by displaying the singer/band in the ad. Also, concerts are glamorous so they would be visually appealing.
Hence this would be best advertised as a display ad and option A is correct.
Option B: A party at someone's home is a personal event and wouldn't be advertised.
Option C: A lost pet hamster would be listed in the lost and found section of a newspaper. They can be listed as text ads or display ads, the display ones being costlier. It wouldn't be very beneficial listing a pet hamster on display.
Hence visual representation isn't necessary.
Option D: A change of name does not require to be displayed.
Hence options B, C and D are wrong.
Question 3
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Which of the following would best be advertised through display advertisements?

A
A new Asian restaurant is being opened

B
A house is being sold

C
An auction is to be held

D
Your neighbor has lost a bag

Solution

Display ads use visuals to attract attention. They are costlier and are useful for creating a brand image.
Option A: An Asian restaurant would be better as a display ad, by presenting the food that they offer on their menu. Hence option A is correct.
Option B: A house on sale is generally listed as a text ad and does not require any displaying.
Option C: Tenders or auctions do not use display ads (in a newspaper).
Option D: This would be listed in the lost and found section. It does not require visualization.
Hence options B, C and D are wrong.
Question 4
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What kind of literary device is the following:

"A long time ago, in a kingdom far far away, there lived a king and queen who wished for a child."

A
Satire

B
Imagery

C
Exposition

D
Personification

Solution

An exposition is a literary device used to introduce background information or a backstory of a character or plot.
Option C: The given sentence 'a long time ago...' is an introductory sentence that begins a story. It sets the background for the plot. Hence, option C is correct.
Option A: Satire is the use of humour or irony to ridicule someone's vices.
Option B: 'Imagery' is the 'visually descriptive or figurative language' that makes a scene more vivid and live to a reader.
Option D: Personification is adds human characteristics to objects, to bring it to life.
These literary devices are not reflected in the given sentence. Hence options A, B and D are wrong.
Question 5
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What kind of literary device is the following:

Once upon a time, there were three bears. There was a Daddy Bear, who was very big, a Mama Bear, who was middle-sized, and a Baby Bear, who was very small.

A
Exposition

B
Euphemism

C
Metaphor

D
Anecdote

Solution

An exposition is a literary device used to introduce background information about a character, an event or a setting.
Option A: The given lines give background information about a story revolving three bears. Hence it's an exposition and option A is correct.
Option B: A euphemism is a polite expression that replaces a more harsh or offensive one.
Option C: A metaphor is a figure of speech that refers to similarities between unrelated things.
Option D: An anecdote is a short or interesting story about an incident or person.
Options B, C and D do not reflect in the given lines. Hence options B, C and D are wrong.
Question 6
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Select the best exposition to introduce the given:

A war took place a few years ago and many houses lay in ruins because of it.

A
The houses lay in ruins because of the war in the past.

B
The scars of the war were still evident: houses were but fragile blocks of brick.

C
The war destroyed many houses, causing them to lay in ruins.

D
Long ago, there was a war. It destroyed many houses.

Solution

An exposition is a literary device used to introduce background information or a backstory of a character or plot.
Option B: This sentence: 'the scars of the war', followed by the description of the houses 'houses were but fragile blocks of brick' is an introduction to the given line 'a war took place a few years ago...'
Hence this is the best exposition that can give a proper background to a war and its resulting ruins.
So, option B is correct.
Options A, C and D: These sentences repeat the same thing that's already given in the question 'A war took place...' There's no background given by these options. They aren't suitable expositions as they don't describe the scene or explain the line, but repeat the same line again.
Hence options A, C and D are wrong.
Question 7
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Fill in the blank with a suitable option:
While writing an exposition, one must ______________________ .

A
reveal the plot of the story

B
use as few words as possible to reveal background information

C
only reveal information that is connected to the characters

D
None of the above

Solution

An exposition is a literary device used to introduce background information or a backstory of a character or plot.
Option B: One must write an exposition in few words. An exposition is an introduction or a backstory, and if it goes into too much detail, the reader would get lost in the past and lose track of the present story. Hence option B is correct.
Options A and C: An exposition introduces the plot, and does not reveal the plot. The latter would be a form of summary to the story.
Also, an exposition can be based on character, setting or plot. It's not necessary that it must only be connected to the characters.
Hence options A and C are wrong.
Option D is wrong because the answer lies in B.
Question 8
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Which of the following is an example of a part of an exposition?
Choose the best option:

A
The very next day, she woke up to find herself in a new place ...

B
Once upon a time, there lived a gracious king ...

C
Finally, the witch was dead ...

D
There was only one way out ...

Solution

An exposition is 'a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory'.
In literature, it's a literary device that introduces background information about events, settings, characters or other elements of a work to the reader.
Option B: This line 'once upon a time...' introduces a story, which is a part of a story. Hence option B is correct.
Option A: This line is a continuation of a story, and in the middle of a scene.
It does not reveal any background information.
Option C: This line is a conclusion and does not reveal any background information.
Option D: This line is a narration of an event and not a backstory.
Hence options A, C and D are wrong.
Question 9
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Select the best exposition to introduce the given character:

Henry is a very silent child and does not have any friends.

A
Henry was a very silent child and did not have any friends.

B
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Henry who was quiet and did not have any friends.

C
Say hello to Henry. He is a quiet boy without any friends.

D
Henry was not fond of people, and people seemed to leave him alone too.

Solution

An exposition is a form of background information given to a character, plot or story, to provide more insight into that character or plot.
Option D: This option introduces the character by saying that 'Henry is a silent child and does not have any friends', without using the exact words again. So, the reader is able to understand the character better, by concluding that Henry does not like people, hence he does not have friends.
So, option D is correct.
Options A, B and C simply state the same words about the character again 'Henry was silent', 'without friends'. These words do not introduce the character 'Henry' or give more information about it. Hence options A, B and C are wrong.
Question 10
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Identify the best way to reveal the given information in an exposition:

He is respected by all.

A
There was no-one who did not acknowledge him with a nod or a bow of the head as he walked by.

B
Everyone respected him.

C
"I know him. He is a well-respected man."

D
Once upon a time, there was a man who was respected by everyone.

Solution

An exposition is a literary device used to introduce background information or a backstory of a character or plot.
An exposition describes a scene, character or plot and hence reveals more information about it.
Hence, it would be best to 'show' a scene' rather than simply 'telling' what happened.
Option A describes a character by saying that 'there was nobody who did not acknowledge his presence'. This concludes to the main point that 'he' is respected by all.
Hence option A is correct.
Options B, C and D simply repeat the line 'he is respected by all'. It does not show 'how'. Hence these aren't suitable expositions and options B, C and D are wrong.

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Question 1

It helps the reader learn new things.

It increases interest in the reader.

It provides necessary information.

It helps the reader foresee the ending.

Solution

Question 2

An upcoming concert

A party at your house

A lost pet hamster

Declaring a change of name

Solution

Question 3

A new Asian restaurant is being opened

A house is being sold

An auction is to be held

Your neighbor has lost a bag

Solution

Question 4

Satire

Imagery

Exposition

Personification

Solution

Question 5

Exposition

Euphemism

Metaphor

Anecdote

Solution

Question 6

The houses lay in ruins because of the war in the past.

The scars of the war were still evident: houses were but fragile blocks of brick.

The war destroyed many houses, causing them to lay in ruins.

Long ago, there was a war. It destroyed many houses.

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Question 7

reveal the plot of the story

use as few words as possible to reveal background information

only reveal information that is connected to the characters

None of the above

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Question 8

The very next day, she woke up to find herself in a new place ...

Once upon a time, there lived a gracious king ...

Finally, the witch was dead ...

There was only one way out ...

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Question 9

Henry was a very silent child and did not have any friends.

Once upon a time, there was a boy named Henry who was quiet and did not have any friends.

Say hello to Henry. He is a quiet boy without any friends.

Henry was not fond of people, and people seemed to leave him alone too.

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Question 10

There was no-one who did not acknowledge him with a nod or a bow of the head as he walked by.

Everyone respected him.

"I know him. He is a well-respected man."

Once upon a time, there was a man who was respected by everyone.

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