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Writing Traits Quiz
Writing Traits Quiz
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The writing flows with varied yet balanced length and structure of sentences.
Ideas
Grammar
Voice
Sentence Fluency
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Which choice below demonstrates the weakest word choice?
Lots of people liked to go on boats.
I spun around to discover my enemy, Kamilah, towering over me!
The delicate branches arch together to create a lush canopy
The moonlight sparkles across the shattered windowpane.
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The writing is full of precise, vivid, and lively words that are chosen strategically. Writer doesn't use fancy words.
Word Choice
Presenting/ Publishing
Voice
Conventions
4
Which of the following DO NOT enhance presentation/publishing?
figurative language
title & author's name
font size & style
appropriate heading
5
Which of the following DO NOT help the development of strong voice?
Transition words / phrases
Similes and metaphors
Dialogue and quotes
unique wording/phrasing to show personality
6
Which of the following DO NOT help the development of strong ideas?
transition words
lists
clear position/main idea
background information
7
Which of the following DO NOT help the development of strong sentence fluency?
Varied sentence lengths (long, medium, and short)
Using all short, choppy sentences
Starting the sentence in different ways
Using longer sentences to flow through a series of similar ideas
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The writing is cohesive, logical, and orderly; there is a clear beginning, middle, and end. Transitions guide the reader
Organization
Ideas
Word Choice
Presentation / Publishing
9
Which choice below demonstrates the weakest conventions?
"Are you tired?" she asked. "Your eyes look heavy."
How boaring would it bee if every one look's the same. there's no fun.
There are face-pounding, body-shoving, lunch-money-stealing bullies.
Call us if you have any questions regarding your billing statement.
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Writing Trait is this? Bullies are everywhere. They're at playgrounds, schools, camps, business, and even in homes.
Sentence Fluency
Voice
Ideas
Word Choice
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The purpose and position of the writing is clear; the main idea/topic is supported with details, facts, and definitions
Voice
Ideas
Conventions
Narrative
12
Which of the following DO NOT help the development of strong word choice?
awesome adjectives and adverbs
big words
specific nouns and pronouns
vivid verbs
13
Errors don't cloud the meaning of the piece; attention is given to grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
Word Choice
Conventions
Voice
Revising
14
Which of the following DO NOT help the development of strong conventions?
Routine capitalization and punctuation
Creative Punctuation
Proper nouns are capitalized
Errors in spelling and grammar
15
The final touches make the piece look turn-in ready with the proper heading, indentation, spacing, and formatting.
Publishing / Presentation
Ideas
Organization
Voice
16
Which choice below demonstrates strong sentence fluency?
“Ahh!” I screamed, as I fell headlong from the sky; where am I?
I looked all around. I think I am lost. I want to go home.
I felt the corners of my mouth race to the bottoms of my ears.
The coffee was cold. The coffee was old. The coffee did not wake me up.
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Which of the following DO NOT help the development of strong organization?
smiley face tricks
logical sequencing
transition words/phrases
beginning, middle, and end
18
Which choice below demonstrates the weakest voice?
Faster than a shark could pick up the scent of blood, our aide rushed over.
She simply looked at me and continued on her way to the front of the line.
There's the classic face-pounding, body-shoving, lunch-money-stealing bully
I felt the corners of my mouth race to the bottoms of my ears.
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The writing is engaging.There is a balance of craft tricks and content in order to develop personality.
Voice
Conventions
Word Choice
Ideas
