Writer's Choice Grade 9

Unit 3: Descriptive Writing


1.	The topic sentence should convey the ______ of a scene.
		A)	details
		B)	support
		C)	mood
		D)	action


2.	When the ________is at the end, its function is to summarize.
		A)	topic sentence
		B)	subordinate clause
		C)	modifier
		D)	prepositional phrase


3.	Use transitions when describing to help _______ the reader.
		A)	entertain
		B)	persuade
		C)	calm
		D)	orient


4.	_________ are the feelings readers associate with words.
		A)	Connotations
		B)	Denotations
		C)	Explanations
		D)	Descriptions


5.	Choose _________ words to convey a precise picture.
		A)	vague
		B)	general
		C)	specific
		D)	ordinary


6.	Adjectives and adverbs are __________.
		A)	modifiers
		B)	verbs
		C)	prepositions
		D)	grammar


7.	_______ that are unique or unusual will bring life to characters.
		A)	Generalizations
		B)	Evaluations
		C)	Details
		D)	Endings


8.	Thinking of an idea is the __________ phase of writing.
		A)	prewriting
		B)	drafting
		C)	revising
		D)	editing


9.	Ask and answer questions when you _________ literature.
		A)	discover
		B)	analyze
		C)	imagine
		D)	present


10.	Checking grammar, usage, and spelling is ____________ .
		A)	prewriting
		B)	drafting
		C)	proofreading
		D)	publishing