Writing Test 23

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Select the best option to fill in the blank:
The purpose of an article is _____________ .

A
to inform readers about something

B
to convince the reader to change a point of view

C
to briefly state the incidents that have taken place

D
to describe a place, person, or event in detail
Question 2
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Which of the following best defines a character sketch?
Select the best option.

A
A written analysis of a character's role in a plot

B
A brief introduction to the story of a character

C
A written description of the relationships of a character

D
A written description of the qualities of a character

Solution

Choice D is correct as a charcter sketch descibes the character. Choice A is wrong as the role of the character would tell the story or make the story move forward. Choice B is wrong as an introduction to the story is not a character sketch. Choice C is wrong relationships do not make a character sketch
Question 3
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Select the best option to fill in the blank:
A character sketch may not be written ____________________ .

A
in a novel

B
in a narrative essay

C
in an advertisement

D
in a diary entry

Solution

Choice C is right as character sketch cannot be in an advertisement, which only sells products. Choice A is wrong a it can be in a novel. Choice B is wrong as it can be described in a narrative essay Choice D is wrong as it can show in a diary entry.
Question 4
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Select the best option.
A character sketch should be which of the following?

A
brief

B
lengthy

C
self-explanatory

D
descriptive

Solution

Choice C and D are correct as a character sketch has to describe the personality and physical attributes of the character. t can be about one selfalso.Choice A is wrong as a brief character sketch would not be enough Choie B is wrong as lenghty character sketch would bore the reader.
Question 5
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Which of the following could best help in writing a character sketch?
Select the best option.

A
the character's favorite song

B
the character's favorite movie

C
the way the character talks

D
the character's dog's name

Solution

"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."
The closest way of portraying a character, from these options, is 'the way the character talks'. This is the trait of a character, and can help the reader form an image of the character in mind.
His favourite song, movie, or dog's name are external factors that do not shape the character.
Hence option C is correct and A, B and D are wrong.
Question 6
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Choose the best answer for the following question:
Which of the following could best help in writing a character sketch?

A
the character's date of birth

B
the character's parents' names

C
the character's hair color

D
the character's feelings

Solution

"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."
Option D: As mentioned above, a character can be portrayed best by describing how they think and feel 'state of mind as shaped by former experiences'. The writer describes the character so that the reader can understand it better. The understanding will come through when the reader identifies with the thoughts and emotions of the character. Hence option D is correct.
Options A, B and C:
The date of birth, parents' names and 'hair colour' do not describe the character in its best possible way. It does not help the reader understand the character.
Hence these options are wrong.
Question 7
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Which of the following may help create a character sketch?

A
physical description

B
likes and dislikes

C
personality

D
All the above

Solution

Choice D is right as all the above make a character come alive. Choice A alone is wrong, Choice b alone is wrong and Choice C alone is wrong. A character sketch as to tell all things about the character to make the reader understand why the character is the way it is.
Question 8
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Select the best option to fill in the blank:
A character sketch should ________________ .

A
be very detailed and descriptive

B
convey the personality of the person

C
be as short and concise as possible

D
include only physical description

Solution

Choice B is correct as character sketch should show the personality of the person. Choice A is wrong as a character sketch need not be detailed or descriptive it can touch upon the main aspects of the person. Choice C is wrong as short description would not be enough judge a character. Choice D is wrong as only physical description would not be enough.
Question 9
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Which of the following could best help in writing a character sketch?

A
the way the character walks

B
the character's house address

C
the character's dreams

D
the character's favorite book

Solution

"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."
Option C: As mentioned above, a character can be portrayed best by describing how they think and feel 'state of mind as shaped by former experiences'. The writer describes the character so that the reader can understand it better. One of the ways the character can be portrayed is by describing their dreams, because it reflects their fears, hopes and aspirations.
Hence option C is correct.
Options A, B and D:
'The way the character walks', 'the character's house address' and 'the character's favourite book' do not describe the character in its best possible way. It does not help the reader understand the character. These are external likes and qualities.
Hence these options are wrong.
Question 10
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Select the best option to fill in the blank:
A character sketch is usually written ___________ .

A
before the character has been identified completely

B
after planning out the role of the character in the story

C
from the point of view of someone else

D
by the character themselves

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Question 1

to inform readers about something

to convince the reader to change a point of view

to briefly state the incidents that have taken place

to describe a place, person, or event in detail

Question 2

A written analysis of a character's role in a plot

A brief introduction to the story of a character

A written description of the relationships of a character

A written description of the qualities of a character

Solution

Question 3

in a novel

in a narrative essay

in an advertisement

in a diary entry

Solution

Question 4

brief

lengthy

self-explanatory

descriptive

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Question 5

the character's favorite song

the character's favorite movie

the way the character talks

the character's dog's name

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Question 6

the character's date of birth

the character's parents' names

the character's hair color

the character's feelings

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Question 7

physical description

likes and dislikes

personality

All the above

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Question 8

be very detailed and descriptive

convey the personality of the person

be as short and concise as possible

include only physical description

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Question 9

the way the character walks

the character's house address

the character's dreams

the character's favorite book

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Question 10

before the character has been identified completely

after planning out the role of the character in the story

from the point of view of someone else

by the character themselves

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