#1
Which of the following is an example of a literacy skill?
Critical thinking
Basic arithmetic
Learning a foreign language
Using a spreadsheet
#2
What does the term 'genre' refer to in writing?
The style of writing
The author's name
The book's length
The price of the book
#3
Which of the following is NOT a component of the writing process?
Revising
Proofreading
Brainstorming
Formatting
#4
What is the term for the process of gathering information and ideas before writing?
Revision
Proofreading
Editing
Brainstorming
#5
Which of the following punctuation marks is used to indicate a pause or separation within a sentence?
Comma
Period
Colon
Exclamation mark
#6
Which of the following is a characteristic of formal writing?
Use of slang and colloquialisms
Informal tone and language
Clear structure and organization
Personal anecdotes and stories
#7
What is the term for a group of words that lacks a subject or a verb and does not express a complete thought?
Phrase
Clause
Sentence
Paragraph
#8
What is the purpose of using citations in academic writing?
To avoid plagiarism and give credit to original sources
To add extra words to meet the word count
To confuse the reader with unnecessary information
To make the paper look longer
#9
Which of the following is an example of an expository writing?
A fantasy novel
A scientific research paper
A poem
A horror short story
#10
What is the primary purpose of the revising stage in the writing process?
To correct spelling and grammar errors
To add new ideas and details
To rearrange and refine content for clarity and coherence
To generate initial ideas and organize thoughts
#11
In literary analysis, what does the term 'foreshadowing' refer to?
A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
The repetition of initial consonant sounds
Hints or clues about future events
The emotional atmosphere of a literary work
#12
Which of the following is a characteristic of persuasive writing?
Objective presentation of facts
Entertaining plot twists
Emotional appeal to the audience
Narration of personal experiences
#13
What literary device is used when a writer provides hints or clues about future events in a story?
Simile
Metaphor
Irony
Foreshadowing
#14
What is the term for a brief reference to a person, event, or place in a literary work?
Symbolism
Alliteration
Allusion
Hyperbole