Test # 1 Review | Unit 9.

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Name:_________________________________________________ Group:___________
Prof. Vasquez Date: ____________
I. Editing Marks. Pair each image with its function.

a. __1__ Insert a comma 1.

b. __5__ Insert a period 2.

c. __3__ insert quotation marks 3.

d. __4__ insert a word, letter or phrase 4.

e. __13__ lower case 5.

f. __12__ capitalize 6.

g. __6__ delete 7.

h. __7__ start a new paragraph 8.

i. __8__ spell check 9.

j. __10__ insert a space 10.

k. __11__ insert an apostrophe 11.

l. __2__ transpose 12.

m. ___9_ close up space 13.

II. The Writing Process. Fill in the missing spots with the correct answer.

Steps of the writing process Definition

1. Brainstorming Write down all ideas and research

2. Planning In this step you will think about your audience, topic & purpose. Plan &
organize what you write.
3. Drafting Start writing and explore ideas as you write

4. Editing In this step you will focus on content and information. Ask other to read
your work.
5. Rewriting Make changes, add new information, remove what you don’t need.

6. Proofreading In this step you will check grammar, spelling and mechanics.
7. Publishing Hand in work or post.
 III. Literary Genres. Fill in the blank with the correct genre from the word bank.

Realistic Historical Science Fiction Biography Fable Fantasy Horror

Fiction Fiction
Mystery Editorial Autobiography Drama Poetry Myth Folk Tale

1. Autobiographies- A real story where the author writes about him or herself.
2. Biographies- When an author writes a story about another person’s real life.
3. Historical Fiction- A story set in a real place in the past with made up, but believable characters.
4. Horror- A story featuring gruesome death or a story that features the blending of romantic love and death.
5. Folk Tale- A story originating in popular culture, typically based on by word of mouth.
6. Realistic Fiction- A story that could have happened, but did not.
7. Editorial- Articles in a newspaper that often provide the author’s opinion on a topic.
8. Myth/Legends- Legend or creation/traditional stories, often pertaining to the actions of the gods.
9. Science Fiction- Stories dealing with aliens, the distant future, dystopian/utopias, or advanced technology.
10. Poetry- Text that uses rhythm, form, and sometimes rhyme.
11. Fantasy- Stories that contain monsters, magic, or other supernatural elements.
12. Mystery- A story with suspects, clues, and usually a crime that needs to be solved.
13. Drama- Writing that is meant to be acted out on a stage.
14. Fable- A story that demonstrates a useful truth and/or teaches a lesson.