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Multiple choice character sketch writing english

Choose the best answer for the following question:

Which of the following could best help in writing a character sketch?

  1. the character's date of birth

  2. the character's parents' names

  3. the character's hair color

  4. the character's feelings
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

"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.

Multiple choice character sketch writing english

Select the best option. 

A character sketch should be which of the following? 

  1. brief

  2. lengthy

  3. self-explanatory

  4. descriptive
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Choice C and D are correct as a character sketch has to describe the personality and physical attributes of the character.  t can be about one selfalso.Choice A is wrong as a brief character sketch would not be enough Choie B is wrong as lenghty character sketch would bore the reader.  

Multiple choice character sketch writing english

Select the best option to fill in the blank:
Explicitly stating the psychological or emotional state of the character _________________ .

  1. makes the sketch interesting

  2. makes the sketch less impactful

  3. makes the reader feel engaged

  4. makes the sketch plot-appropriate
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

"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: By directly stating the psychological or emotional state of the character, we make it sound dull. We must use actions and instances to bring out how the character thinks or feels, or use imagery to display the same. Hence, doing this makes the sketch less impactful.
So, option B is correct.
Option A: It doesn't make the sketch interesting. Directly expressing the states of the character makes it sound dull.
Option C: The reader would not feel engaged, because the writer does not develop the character.
Option D: As the writer does not develop the character, it wouldn't be plot-appropriate.
Hence option A, C and D are wrong.

Multiple choice character sketch writing english

Which of the following is true of a character sketch?
Select the best option. 

  1. A physical description should be given first

  2. It may include any form of description of the character

  3. It must be at least 5 paragraphs long

  4. It must contain the name of the character
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice character sketch writing english

Select the best option to fill in the blank:
A character sketch should  ________________ .

  1. be very detailed and descriptive

  2. convey the personality of the person

  3. be as short and concise as possible

  4. include only physical description
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

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. 

Multiple choice character sketch writing english

Select the best option to fill in the blank:
In a character sketch, the character history  _______________ .

  1. should be lengthy

  2. is as important as the character

  3. should include the major events of the character's life

  4. should not be too lengthy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

"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.

Multiple choice brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

Which of the following is not a usage of brochures?
Select the best option. 

  1. to highlight the prime features of a place

  2. to help the reader find information or locations

  3. to provide information about an institution or event

  4. to refute a counterclaim and convince the reader
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Choice D is correct as brochures does not counter or convince the reader, it merely gives information. Choice A is incorrect as brochures highlight the featuresof a place, like advertising.Choice B is incorrect as brochures contain information in detail about a product or place. Choice C is incorrect as brochures give information about anything. 

Multiple choice brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

Fill in the blanks with the best choice of words:
A common mistake while writing a brochure is to concentrate more on __________ instead of __________. 

  1. being bold ; information

  2. persuasion ; information

  3. information ; pictures

  4. information ; persuasion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Choice D is correct a brochures must inform rather than persuade the reader to by the product. Choice A is wrong as being bold and having information would put away the readers. Choice C is wrong as readers cannot be persuaded and then given the infomation about a product. Choice C is wrong as must have both information and pictures. 

Multiple choice brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

Which of the following are qualities of a good brochure?
Select the best options. 

  1. memorable

  2. informative

  3. bright

  4. easy to understand
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,B,D Correct answer
Explanation

Choice A, B and D are correct as brochures are created to sell a product, so it must have pictures and slogans that are memorable, sentences that are informative and it must be easy to understand. Choice C is wrong as it can be colourful but colour alone cannot sell the product. 

Multiple choice brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

Select the best option.

What is the purpose of a leaflet?

  1. to convince the reader to buy something

  2. to provide brief information about something

  3. to narrate the events in a story

  4. to summarize the features of a place
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Choice B is correct as leaflet provides a very short information about an event, service or a product. Choice A is wrong leaflets cannot be long and so cannot convince people to buy. Choice C is wrong as leaflets are short information and do not narrate Choice D is wrong as leaflets do not summararize anything

Multiple choice brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

Which of the following is true of the information in the inner pages of a brochure?
Select the best option. 

  1. It should be informal.

  2. It should be conversational.

  3. It should be short and clear.

  4. It should be very elaborate.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Choice C is correct as short and clear information would be readable. Choice A is wrong as too much of informal language will not give clarity on the product. Choice B is correct as too conversational style would confuse. Choice D is wrong as elaborate sentences would bore the reader. 

Multiple choice brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

You should write ___________ while creating content for a brochure. 
Select the best options. 

  1. positively

  2. negatively

  3. objectively

  4. persuasively
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,D Correct answer
Explanation

Choice A and D are correct as the product must be described in a positive manner giving details of its merits and at the same time persuade the people to buy it. Choice B is wrong as it would not sell the product Choice C is wrong as objectivity will not peruade the public. 

Multiple choice brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

If you are writing a brochure about a brand of television, you should include which of the following on the front cover?
Select the best option. 

  1. The most important details and the company name

  2. The company name and a punch line

  3. The company name and contact details

  4. The most important details and contact information
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Chpoice B is correct as the company name and punch line would give the readers a interest about the product. Choice A is wrong as giving information will create confusion. Choice C is correct as on name and contact details is not enough.Choice D giving details and contact details is not very attractive.

Multiple choice speech/debate writing english

You have been asked to deliver a speech on 'Space Exploration'. Select the most appropriate line to include in the speech.

  1. The topic of my speech is 'Space Exploration.'

  2. I am going to talk about space exploration.

  3. Are you aware that the amount of investment in space exploration....

  4. Space may be defined as...
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C. After the salutation and introduction the development of space science and explorations can be discussed with the investments involved in it.
Options A and B are incorrect as they are very obsolete ways to introduce the topic.
Option D is incorrect as the topic is 'Space exploration' and not 'Space'.
Multiple choice speech/debate writing english

You are a member of a sports club. You have been asked to deliver a speech to all the members of the club who have gathered together to celebrate the opening of a new sports ground. Which option is the most appropriate to include in the speech?

  1. Hey, you all must be knowing about...

  2. I am pleased to announce the...

  3. Sports is an ideal means to stay fit...

  4. On this historic day, I declare...
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B. Being a member of the club the tone of the speech has to be semi-formal where the emotions can be portrayed but in a controlled way and language should be used accordingly.
Option A is incorrect as the language used is very informal for the situation mentioned.
Option C and Option D are incorrect as they stand irrelevant according to the context.