Writing Test 27

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Question 1
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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 2
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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 3
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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 4
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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
Question 5
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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 6
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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 7
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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 8
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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 9
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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 10
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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.

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Question 1

the character's date of birth

the character's parents' names

the character's hair color

the character's feelings

Solution

Question 2

physical description

likes and dislikes

personality

All the above

Solution

Question 3

be very detailed and descriptive

convey the personality of the person

be as short and concise as possible

include only physical description

Solution

Question 4

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

Question 5

in the third person

by the character being described

directly, using relevant adjectives

indirectly, by describing their actions

Question 6

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

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Question 7

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

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Question 8

should be lengthy

is as important as the character

should include the major events of the character's life

should not be too lengthy

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Question 9

be a page long

arranged in 5 paragraphs

at least 2 paragraphs long

include sufficient detail

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Question 10

Professional biography

Character sketch

Autobiography

Narrative essay

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