Elance Ghost Writing Test Answers

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What is a motif?
The central commentary or takeaway from a work
A recurring narrative element with symbolic significance
Any element of the setting which reflects the mindset of the character(s) inhabiting it
A plot point which distracts the protagonist from their central goal


True or False? You have a better chance of an editor accepting your article when your style is dramatically different from that of the publication.
True
False


Choose the sentence with correct spelling and grammar.
Every one knew that this press release was just a feint.
Everyone knew that this press release was just a faint.
Everyone new that this press release was just a feint.
Everyone knew that this press release was just a feint.


Choose the sentence with correct spelling and grammar.
He could here better and throw farther than anyone else.
He could hear better and through farther than anyone else.
He could hear better and throw farther than anyone else.
He could hear better and throw further than any one else.


Which is NOT an example of figurative language?
Metaphor
Simile
Alliteration
Personification


Employing informative blogs for the purpose of marketing is known as:
Ghost marketing
Outbound marketing
Digital advertising
Content marketing


The definition of what the writing project is supposed to accomplish is called the:
Writing manifest
Syllabus
Project scope
Project manual


A _______ word article generally fills nearly two trade publication pages.
11,000
150
8,500
1,400


True or False? Medical ghostwriting is considered unethical and could result in a finding of research misconduct by the federal government.
False
True


What do you NOT normally do when querying an editor?
Pick the angle of your topic
Conduct preliminary research
Submit your article on spec
Familiarize yourself with the publication


Disclosing that you are a ghostwriter on a project is largely considered:
A good career booster
Unethical
Required to receive your full fee
Mandatory by state law


Choose the sentence with correct spelling and grammar.
There is definitely no effect of the treatment in this patient.
There is definitely no affect of the treatment in this patient.
There is definately no effect of the treatment in this patient.
There is definately no affect of the treatment in this patient.


Adding an analogy, story or metaphor to a blog post often:
Adds depth
Confuses readers
Inspires readers to take a specific action
Detracts from the main message


How can you use an inarticulate quote that contains good information?
Clean it up and use it as a quote
Use it exactly as quoted
Paraphrase it as an indirect quote
There’s no way to use it


What narrative person is "you"?
Third omniscient
Third
First
Second


Choose the sentence with correct spelling and grammar.
The strategy was to very the colors used in their new store, to avoid being characterized as stayed or trite.
The strategy was to vary the colors used in their new store, to avoid being characterized as stayed or trite.
The strategy was to vary the colors used in their new store, to avoid being characterized as staid or trite.
The strategy was to very the colors used in their new store, to avoid being characterized as staid or trite.


It's recommended that ghostwriters write with their _____ not their _____
head, heart
gut, brain
typewriter, computer
heart, head


Choose the sentence with correct spelling and grammar.
He should have known that the agile rabbit would prove illusive.
He should of known that the agile rabbit would prove allusive.
He should of known that the agile rabbit would prove elusive.
He should have known that the agile rabbit would prove elusive.


Choose the sentence with correct spelling and grammar.
It's weird that he didn't loose weight after so much exercise.
Its wierd that he didn't loose weight after so much exercise.
It's weird that he didn't lose weight after so much exercise.
Its weird that he didn't lose weight after so much exercise.


Choose the sentence with correct spelling and grammar.
He was assured that the bank account was insured, and that he could check his balance on line.
He was ensured that the bank account was ensured, and that he could check his balance online.
He was assured that the bank account was insured, and that he could check his balance online.
He was assured that the bank account was ensured, and that he could check his balance online.


For major works, a ghostwriter should plan on giving an update to the client:
Every week
Every three months
Twice a day
Only when the project is completed


True or False? Ghostwriters only write stories from scratch, they do not edit or rewrite existing work.
False
True


On most ghostwriting brokerage sites, if a client rejects a finished piece, but still pays a discounted fee for the piece, they typically:
Publish the piece under the writer's name, not the client's
Add the ghostwriter to a blacklist to distribute to other clients
Have the writer permanently banned from the site
Assume the copyright of the work anyway


True or False? Asking your client leading questions in an interview assumes too much by letting them just agree or disagree with you.
True
False


If your very first ghostwriting gig approaches you with a large contract payment that seems too good to be true, it is likely that they are:
A publishing house
Scammers
Professional editors
Wealthy


A piece that focuses on a specific period or several periods in a person’s life and contains personal knowledge is referred to as a:
Biography
Autobiography
Manual
Memoir


True or False? It is recommended to focus on one ghostwriting project at a time instead of working on multiple contracts at the same time.
False
True


What is a deck?
Another term for a conclusion
Text pulled from the article that appears in a large font
Biographical information at the end of the article
A short, one to two line summary that expounds on the headline


True or False? Rewriting and editing refer to the same process.
True
False


True or False? A ghostwriter typically retains copyrights to his piece when it is sold.
True
False


Choose the sentence with correct spelling and grammar.
He should of taken your car to the mechanic to get it's brakes fixed.
He should have taken your car to the mechanic to get its brakes fixed.
He should of taken your car to the mechanic to get its brakes fixed.
He should have taken you're car to the mechanic to get its brakes fixed.


Select the most grammatically correct choice: "The man recently _______ from Germany to his new home in Belgium."
imigrated
emigrated
immigrated
migrated


Choose the sentence with correct spelling and grammar.
The cop contended that he had exceeded a reasonable speed given the prevailing whether conditions.
The cop contended that he had acceded a reasonable speed given the prevailing weather conditions.
The cop contended that he had acceded a reasonable speed given the prevailing whether conditions.
The cop contended that he had exceeded a reasonable speed given the prevailing weather conditions.


What type of article focuses on people and their achievements?
Opinion
Service
Profile
Ghostwritten


True or False? There must be a written agreement of transfer of ownership between a writer and client because copyrights cannot be transferred verbally.
False
True


Choose the sentence with correct spelling and grammar.
I did my part. It's up to you to do the rest.
I did my part. Its up to you to do the rest.
I did my part. It's up to you too do the rest.
I did my part. It's up too you to do the rest.


Select the most grammatically correct choice: "I inferred ______ her letter that she hadn't enjoyed her holiday."
on
of
for
from


Choose the sentence with correct spelling and grammar.
Do you agree with the Saiyan "All's fair in love and war"?
Do you agree with the saying, "All's fair in love and war"?
Do you agree with the saying, "All's fair in love and war?".
Do you agree with the saying: "All's fair in love and war?"


Why might a writer use assonance in a work?
To summarize background plot details in an effort to control the pacing of a work
To craft smooth-flowing sentences that reflect a smooth, confident character
To create powerful contrast between two normally unrelated images
To provide a visual description of the main character


If you are preparing to ghostwrite website content or articles for a business, it is recommended that you:
Rely on your current knowledge of the industry
Submit your first draft and rely on your instincts
Read as much literature as you can regarding that company and their industry
Wait until the employer sends you reading material


When writing content for a blog, which of the following is an effective way to encourage readers to comment on posts?
Leave a note at the bottom of the piece, identifying yourself as the true author of the piece
Write about a topic that is not controversial
Use the passive voice as often as possible
Include a call to action at the end of the post asking readers to comment


The industry standard for a manuscript page, according to the Editorial Freelancers Association, is ______ per page.
9 paragraphs
500 lines
250 words
750 words


Choose the sentence with correct spelling and grammar.
Though he thought that they were through playing, he threw the ball back to them anyway.
Though he thought that they were thru playing, he threw the ball back to them anyway.
Though he thought that they were threw playing, he threw the ball back to them anyway.
Though he thought that they were threw playing, he through the ball back to them anyway.


The title of a blog post should:
Be attention-grabbing
Be descriptive of the content of the post
All of these
Include the focus keyword


Choose the sentence with correct spelling and grammar.
The espressoh coffee was almost hot enough, but not quite.
The expressoh coffee was almost hot enough, not quite.
The xpresso coffee was all most hot enough, but not quite.
The espresso coffee was almost hot enough, but not quite.


Choose the sentence with correct spelling and grammar.
She sold their seashells buy the seashore.
She sold their seashells by the seashore.
She sold there seashells by the seashore.
She sold there seashells buy the seashore.


Which sentence is correct?
You're going to do your homework, aren't you?
You're going to do you're homework, aren't you?
Your going to do you're homework, aren't you?
Your going to do your homework, aren't you?


Choose the sentence with correct spelling and grammar.
There is always a way to brake into the Major Leagues.
There is always a way to break into the Major Leagues.
There is all ways a way to brake into the Major Leagues.
There is all ways a way to break into the Major Leagues.


Which of these are a common reason for someone to hire a ghostwriter?
They don’t have the talent to write
They don’t have the time to write
All of these
They don’t have the know-how to properly structure the project


A successful ghostwriter must:
Charge by the hour and not by the word
Capture the client’s voice and write with the rhythms and style of their personality
Have a writing degree from an accredited university
Be very well connected in the publishing business


Choose the proper spelling.
sofistacation
sophistication
saphistication
sofistication


Choose the sentence with correct spelling and grammar.
They're coming over after your game.
There coming over after your game.
Their coming over after your game.
They're coming over after you're game.


Choose the proper spelling.
anatomy
anatimy
anatamy
anotamy


When writing for SEO, the keyword density is typically:
10-15%
20-30%
7-10%
1-1.5%


True or False? Anyone who writes without a byline can be considered a ghostwriter.
False
True

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