Question 1

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

In the chapter, On Writing, King states every writer should have an agent. Why does he believe this to be important?

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Question 2

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

Certainly the chapter, On Living, describes the horrific accident King suffered while walking near his home. How would you summarize King's accident? What is the significance of this accident on his writing?

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Question 3

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

In the chapter, On Living, King states 'writing is life support'. Can you explain what is meant by the phrase 'writing as life support'?

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Question 4

The Bronze Bow

When did Leah's goat die

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Question 5

Endangered

Summery of chapter 22

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Question 6

Loser

chapter 21

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Question 7

English & Literature

Where did Francisco go on a field trip?

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Question 8

Where the Red Fern Grows

where the red fern grows who was in charge at the depot

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Question 9

Where the Red Fern Grows

where the road red fern grows

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Question 10

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

In what way is the book, On Writing, to be different from King's usual work?

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Question 11

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

What are some of the things King remembers from his childhood? How might they have affected his writing?

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Question 12

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

One of King's babysitters was particularly cruel. How might she have affected his later writings?

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Question 13

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

As a child, King had many chronic ear and throat infections. How might these illnesses lead King to writing?

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Question 14

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

How did King begin his career as a writer?

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Question 15

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

How did King learn to edit his work? Why was this important to the young writer?

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Question 16

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

What facts or ideas show the beginnings of King's career as a master of horror?

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Question 17

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

How would you summarize the different jobs King had during his early career? How might these jobs have influenced his work?

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Question 18

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

Can you explain how King created the character of Carrie and why he disliked her so?

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Question 19

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

King was a heavy drinker and addicted to cocaine. He believed that these two elements contributed to his creativity. In terms of the chapter, C.V., do you think his belief was justified? Why or why not?

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Question 20

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

After Tabitha King's intervention in her husband's addictions, King insisted on moving his desk. How was this symbolically important to him?

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Question 21

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

In a short paper, summarize the main points of King's life as an author.

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Question 22

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

King opens the chapter, What Writing Is, with an image. What is the image and how is it described? In what ways is this image different from other images presented in books? What is King's motive in doing this? Do you think this is an effective way to all

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Question 23

The House of Dies Drear

For what purpose did Dies Drear build his house in the novel, The House of Dies Drear?

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Question 24

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

King believed that writing is telepathy. What is telepathy in the context of this statement?

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Question 25

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

In what way is the chapter, What Writing Is, different from the usual book on writing?

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