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Basic Book Writing Skills MCQ

1. What is a "rhetorical question"?

Answer

Correct Answer: A question that doesn't require an answer

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2. In fiction writing, "foreshadowing" is a term for __________________.

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Correct Answer: the clues in the narrative that give an indication of or preempt the future plot or story

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3. In the following sentence, which word denotes an auxiliary verb?
Oh, do come to the wedding! It is going to be such fun.

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Correct Answer: do

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4. The following sentences denote the same word belonging to different parts of a speech according to the way in which they are used. Choose the correct option that illustrates their use.
Sentence 1: They wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins.
Sentence 2: There is something pleasing about him.

Answer

Correct Answer: The word is used as an adverb in sentence 1 and as a preposition in sentence 2.

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5. How is a biography different from a memoir?

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Correct Answer: A memoir is written by the author about him or herself, while a biography is written by an author about someone else.

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6. The following sentences denote the same word belonging to different parts of a speech according to the way in which they are used. Choose the correct option that illustrates their use.
Sentence 1: Shall we look anywhere else?
Sentence 2: Make haste, else, you will miss the train.

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Correct Answer: The word is used as an adjective in sentence 1 and as a conjunction in sentence 2.

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7. Which of the following best describes creative non-fiction?

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Correct Answer: Non-fiction with some fictional elements, such as invented dialogue

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8. Applying a theme to your document affects all content except tables.

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Correct Answer: False 

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9. In fiction writing, the term "persona" refers to ________________.

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Correct Answer: the voice adopted by the author to tell the story, which may or may not be like the real author's voice

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10. As a writer, what do you do when you create a macro?

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Correct Answer: You create a shortcut for performing repetitive tasks in a program.

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11. Microsoft Word 2010 has enabled ligatures for which of the following fonts?

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Correct Answer: Open Type fonts

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12. A college business paper would typically be considered an example of _______________

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Correct Answer: non-fiction

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13. In fiction writing, a "foil" is ______________.

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Correct Answer: a character who calls attention, by contrast, to the good qualities or traits of the protagonist or other characters 

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14. The following sentences denote the same word belonging to different parts of a speech according to the way in which they are used. Choose the correct option that illustrates their use.
Sentence 1: I want neither poverty nor riches.
Sentence 2: It is difficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

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Correct Answer: The word is used as a conjunction in sentence 1 and as a pronoun in sentence 2.

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15. A PDF file can be viewed if ____________ is installed.

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Correct Answer: Adobe Acrobat Reader

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16. What is the difference between a closed plot and an open plot?

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Correct Answer: A closed plot is one in which conflict is resolved at the end, while an open plot is one in which conflict is not resolved.

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17. Regarding the inclusion of creative expression in non-fiction writing, which of the following statements is most true?

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Correct Answer: Non-fiction writing should always be factually verifiable, but that does not preclude creative style or expression as long as the creative expression serves an overall purpose of conveying facts, information and learning.

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18. To select vertical blocks of text, you would hold down which key while dragging the mouse?

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Correct Answer: Alt

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19. What is an "analogy"?

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Correct Answer: A comparison of two similar ideas or objects to make a point about the first one; a kind of comparative example

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20. In fiction writing, a "caricature" is ______________ .

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Correct Answer: a character whose behavior or mannerisms are exaggerated for comic relief, as in a visual cartoon

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21. Which of the following are Help Authoring Software?

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Correct Answer: Microsoft HTML Help

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22. What view must be used when inserting a subdocument?

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Correct Answer: Outline

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23. Which of the following best defines RoboHELP?

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Correct Answer: It is an application software that helps create "computer help files" in various formats.

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24. Which is the standard language used to create Web pages?

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Correct Answer: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

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25. What are screen shots?

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Correct Answer: Graphics of computer screens that are captured to be inserted in a technical document

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26. A fiction writer cannot successfully write non-fiction as well.

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Correct Answer: False 

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27. The following sentences denote the same word belonging to different parts of a speech according to the way in which they are used. Choose the correct option that illustrates their use.
Sentence 1: Since that day, I have not seen him.
Sentence 2: Since there is no help, let us finish these ourselves.

Answer

Correct Answer: The word is used as a preposition in sentence 1 and as a conjunction in sentence 2.

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28. Which of the following is a diagram drawing software application used to draw diagrams like flowcharts?

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Correct Answer: Visio

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29. What is "bias"?

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Correct Answer: When an author prejudices the reader in favour of one side of a subject by not covering the topic fairly

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30. In fiction writing, "setting" refers to ___________.

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Correct Answer: the time, place, and circumstances of the story

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31. Anna selects a paragraph in a Microsoft Word 2010 file. On the horizontal ruler, she drags the Hanging Indent marker to the left. What will happen?

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Correct Answer: All but the first line will get indented to the left. 

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32. The following sentences denote the same word belonging to different parts of a speech according to the way in which they are used. Choose the correct option that illustrates their use.
Sentence 1: They are men of like build and stature.
Sentence 2: We shall not see his like again.

Answer

Correct Answer: The word is used as an adjective in sentence 1 and as a noun in sentence 2. 

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33. The following sentences denote the same word belonging to different parts of a speech according to the way in which they are used. Choose the correct option that illustrates their use.
Sentence 1: You cannot have it both ways.
Sentence 2: Both the cashier and the accountant were late.

Answer

Correct Answer: The word is used as an adjective in sentence 1 and as a conjunction in sentence 2.

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34. Which of the following statements best illustrates the primary purpose of writing dialogue?

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Correct Answer: Dialogue reflects the speaking voice of the character.

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35. The term "stream of consciousness" refers to ______________.

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Correct Answer: a style of writing in which the author records in a continuous manner - and often with reduced punctuation and less attention to grammatical forms - the procession of random thoughts that passes through his or her mind 

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36. Why are short stories sometimes more challenging than novels for writers to write?

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Correct Answer: The characters and plot must be introduced and developed quickly rather than over a period of time.

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37. Choose the error in the following sentence.
Many things have happened once I left school.

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Correct Answer: Incorrect use of conjunction

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38. When you apply a theme to a Microsoft Word 2010 document, all the tables, charts, SmartArt graphics, shapes, and other objects are updated to complement one another.

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Correct Answer: True

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39. In Microsoft Word 2010, "Keep lines together" paragraph formatting

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Correct Answer: does not work for paragraphs within a table if "Allow row to break across pages" is also selected.

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40. The following sentences denote the same word belonging to different parts of a speech according to the way in which they are used. Choose the correct option that illustrates their use.
Sentence 1: More of us die in bed than out of it.
Sentence 2: You should talk less and work more.

Answer

Correct Answer: The word is used as an adjective in sentence 1 and as an adverb in sentence 2. 

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41. What is "objective truth" as opposed to "subjective truth"?

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Correct Answer: Objective truth is independently verifiable whereas subjective truth is dependent on a limited point of view.

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42. In academic non-fiction, the ____________________ at the end of the book helps readers continue their study of the subject by directing them to similar works.

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Correct Answer: index

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