About this Study Set
This study set covers Creative Writing through
18 practice questions.
This quiz tests in-depth knowledge of foundational creative writing principles, suitable for a challenging middle school curriculum. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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Advanced Creative Writing Concepts for Middle School study set below.
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1
Which of the following literary devices is characterized by the use of words that imitate sounds?
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A
Alliteration
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B
Assonance
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C
Onomatopoeia
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D
Personification
2
In narrative writing, what is the primary function of a 'protagonist'?
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A
The character who opposes the main character
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B
The central character around whom the story revolves
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C
A minor character who provides comic relief
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D
The narrator's confidante
3
Which term refers to the attitude of the author toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and sentence structure?
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A
Mood
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B
Theme
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C
Tone
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D
Style
4
What is the literary term for the sequence of events in a story, typically comprising an exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution?
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A
Setting
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B
Point of View
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C
Plot
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D
Conflict
5
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in close proximity is known as:
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A
Consonance
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B
Assonance
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C
Alliteration
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D
Onomatopoeia
6
What is the literary term for a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable, but suggests a resemblance?
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A
Simile
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B
Metaphor
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C
Hyperbole
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D
Understatement
7
In writing, 'show, don't tell' is a principle that encourages authors to:
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A
State facts directly
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B
Describe actions and sensory details to convey emotions and ideas
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C
Summarize plot points
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D
Use abstract language
8
Which point of view uses pronouns like 'I', 'me', and 'my' to narrate the story?
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A
Second Person
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B
Third Person Limited
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C
First Person
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D
Third Person Omniscient
9
What is the term for the underlying message or idea that a writer explores in a literary work?
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A
Setting
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B
Conflict
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C
Theme
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D
Plot
10
The contrast between what is said and what is actually meant, or between what is expected to happen and what actually happens, is known as:
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A
Irony
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B
Paradox
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C
Oxymoron
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D
Allusion
11
Which of the following is a direct comparison between two unlike things, using 'like' or 'as'?
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A
Metaphor
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B
Personification
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C
Hyperbole
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D
Simile
12
What is the term for the time and place where a story occurs?
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A
Character
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B
Plot
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C
Setting
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D
Theme
13
The feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader is called:
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A
Tone
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B
Mood
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C
Style
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D
Voice
14
A figure of speech involving the exaggeration of a statement for emphasis or effect is called:
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A
Understatement
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B
Litotes
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C
Hyperbole
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D
Irony
15
When a writer creates a character with human qualities and abilities when describing an animal or inanimate object, this is an example of:
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A
Metaphor
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B
Personification
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C
Simile
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D
Alliteration
16
What is the term for a recurring element, subject, or idea that is developed throughout a literary work?
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A
Plot Device
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B
Motif
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C
Symbol
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D
Foreshadowing
17
The central struggle or disagreement within a story is known as:
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A
Resolution
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B
Climax
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C
Conflict
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D
Exposition
18
Which of the following refers to the unique way an author uses language, including word choice, sentence structure, and figurative language, to express their ideas?
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A
Tone
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B
Mood
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C
Voice
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D
Style
