Writing Test 24

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Question 1
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Select the best option to fill in the blank:
A character sketch may not be written ____________________ .

A
in the third person

B
by the character being described

C
directly, using relevant adjectives

D
indirectly, by describing their actions
Question 2
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Which of the following is true of a character sketch?
Select the best option.

A
A physical description should be given first

B
It may include any form of description of the character

C
It must be at least 5 paragraphs long

D
It must contain the name of the character

Solution

Choice B is correct as it must include everything about the character. Choice A is wrong as only physical description is not enough Choice C is wrong as it would become very lenghty Choice D is wrong as only the name of character is not enough
Question 3
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Fill in the blank with a suitable option:
A character sketch should ______________.

A
be a page long

B
arranged in 5 paragraphs

C
at least 2 paragraphs long

D
include sufficient detail

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 A: There is no limit on how much should be written about the character.
Option B: An essay is ideally in 5 paragraphs. It is not necessary for a character sketch to be in the same format.
Option C: Similarly, there is no limit on how much detail should be written and in how many paragraphs.
Hence options A, B and C are wrong.
Option D: The purpose of the sketch is to include sufficient detail about the character, his likes and dislikes, feelings, and aspects that describe him as a person.
Hence option D is correct.
Question 4
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Select the best option to fill in the blank:
In a character sketch, the character history _______________ .

A
should be lengthy

B
is as important as the character

C
should include the major events of the character's life

D
should not be too lengthy

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: There are various aspects to a character. History is just a part of it. Though it's important, it must not be lengthy. The character sketch is not just the history of the character. Hence option D is correct.
Option A: The history shouldn't be lengthy because then the reader would get lost in the middle of the sketch. It should be brief since the sketch is not just the history.
Option B: The history is not as important as the character. It's one aspect of the character. The others include the character's personality, likes, dislikes, hobbies, appearances, style, clothes and so on.
Option C: It is not essential to include the major events of the character's life. If they are not relevant to the story, then they wouldn't be included. Extra information would not help the story.
Hence options A, B and C are wrong.
Question 5
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Select the best option to fill in the blank:

Emily Watson never liked socializing. She found peace in being alone and in the imaginary worlds that her book would take her to. She preferred green tea to a can of cola. She would pick a game of chess over a game of poker any day.

The text is an example of a/an ____________________.

A
Professional biography

B
Character sketch

C
Autobiography

D
Narrative essay

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 B: The given few lines "Emily Watson... over a game of poker any day." describes the character Emily, her dislikes, hobbies (books), preferences in beverages and games. Hence it is a character sketch and option B is correct.
Option A: A professional biography is a description or summary of someone's professional background, educational history, skill set and /or achievements.
Option C: An autobiography is written by the author about his own life.
Option D: A narrative essay is essentially an essay that the writer writes about an experience of his. It is generally in the first person point of view.
These options do not agree in purpose with the given lines.
Hence options B, C and D are wrong.
Question 6
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Select the best option to fill in the blank:
The habits and hobbies of a character may tell you about _______________ .

A
their personality

B
their family background

C
their problems

D
their decision-making skills

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 A: 'Habits' and 'hobbies' tell you what the character likes to do and his daily way of living. This tells the reader about his personality.
The personality is 'a combination of characters and qualities that form an individual's distinctive character'. The 'habits and hobbies' do bring out the qualities of the character.
Hence option A is correct.
Option B: The 'habits and hobbies' portray personal qualities of the character. It does not express his family background.
Option C: There is no connection between 'their problems' and 'habits'.
Option D: Similarly, there is no connection between the character's likes 'habits and hobbies' and his ability to make a decision.
Hence options B, C and D are wrong.
Question 7
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Select the best option to fill in the blank:

He was always upset. No matter what people said or did, there was always some fault or deficiency that would never dare miss his eye. His neighbors had stopped coming over with cakes and deserts many years ago, and no one thought it wise to throw a glancing smile at him. They knew better.

The text is an example of _____________ .

A
a character sketch

B
a historical biography

C
a report

D
a poem

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 A: The given few lines "He was always upset..." describes a person's emotional state, his behaviour towards other people and his general nature. Hence, it is a character sketch and option A is correct.
Option B: A historical biography is a detailed description of a person's life.
Option C: A report is 'a description about something, or information of a person given to someone'.
Option D: A poem is a piece of literary writing that is written in a particular style, diction and is generally in verse form. The words are in rhyme and there is a certain rhythm to the poem.
These options do not agree in purpose with the given lines.
Hence options B, C and D are wrong.
Question 8
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Select the best option to fill in the blank:
You need not ______________ in order to create a character sketch.

A
know everything about the character

B
predict how the character would behave

C
assess how your character fits into the plot

D
All of the above

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."
It's not necessary to know all possible details about the character. Simple things that made the character more human to the reader are required.
Hence option A is incorrect.
Option B: A character sketch is made partly so that the reader can predict how the character would behave.
Option C: One of the reasons behind a character sketch is to judge or gauge how the character fits into the plot.
These are required, and the character sketch cannot do without these.
Hence options B and C are wrong.
For this reason, option D is also wrong.
Question 9
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Choose the best option to fill in the blank:
In a character sketch, the __________________ should fit with the character's personality in the rest of the story.

A
first impression of the character

B
last impression of the character

C
the actions of the character

D
None of the above

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 A: The first impression of a character always sticks with the reader. Hence it should fit with the character's personality in the rest of the story. For example, if the character is a grumpy, angry person at first, who suddenly becomes kind and caring at some point, the reader would get confused about that character. (Unless the plot involves a hidden personality of that character.) Hence option A is correct.
Option B: The last impression shouldn't fit the character's personality since it would confuse the reader. It is said that the first impression is the last impression (and not vice versa).
Option C: 'The actions of the character' will fit with the character's personality, unless there's a backstory given to it. There is no need for an obligation 'should' attached to it.
Hence options B and C are wrong.
Option D is wrong because there is a correct option 'A'.
Question 10
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To make a character sketch more interesting, which of the following would be most effective?

A
Convey the character and personality of the character through words.

B
Convey all the possible traits and qualities you can think of.

C
Use direct words and active verbs to describe the character.

D
Convey the character's personality through actions rather than just words.

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: In order to make a character sketch more interesting, one must describe the character by the use of actions rather than words. For example, instead of saying that he likes football, the writer can add an experience that the character had, the first match he went to watch for his favourite sport: football.
Hence option D is correct.
Options A, B and C: These aren't ways to make a character sketch more interesting. They would make it sound dull instead.
Hence these options are wrong.

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Question 1

in the third person

by the character being described

directly, using relevant adjectives

indirectly, by describing their actions

Question 2

A physical description should be given first

It may include any form of description of the character

It must be at least 5 paragraphs long

It must contain the name of the character

Solution

Question 3

be a page long

arranged in 5 paragraphs

at least 2 paragraphs long

include sufficient detail

Solution

Question 4

should be lengthy

is as important as the character

should include the major events of the character's life

should not be too lengthy

Solution

Question 5

Professional biography

Character sketch

Autobiography

Narrative essay

Solution

Question 6

their personality

their family background

their problems

their decision-making skills

Solution

Question 7

a character sketch

a historical biography

a report

a poem

Solution

Question 8

know everything about the character

predict how the character would behave

assess how your character fits into the plot

All of the above

Solution

Question 9

first impression of the character

last impression of the character

the actions of the character

None of the above

Solution

Question 10

Convey the character and personality of the character through words.

Convey all the possible traits and qualities you can think of.

Use direct words and active verbs to describe the character.

Convey the character's personality through actions rather than just words.

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