Questions & Answers
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Creative Writing Fundamentals study set below.
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1
Which literary device uses a word or phrase to represent an idea, concept, or quality beyond its literal meaning?
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A
Metaphor
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B
Simile
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C
Personification
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D
Symbolism
2
In narrative structure, what term describes the sequence of events that form the backbone of a story?
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A
Character Arc
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B
Plot
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C
Theme
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D
Setting
3
What is the primary purpose of a 'hook' in creative writing?
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A
To reveal the antagonist's motive
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B
To provide background information
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C
To engage the reader's attention immediately
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D
To summarise the story's resolution
4
Which narrative point of view uses pronouns like 'I' and 'me'?
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A
Second Person
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B
Third Person Omniscient
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C
First Person
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D
Third Person Limited
5
What is the term for the underlying message or 'big idea' that a story explores?
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A
Conflict
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B
Climax
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C
Theme
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D
Resolution
6
Which element of creative writing refers to the time and place in which 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
Dialogue
7
A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as' is known as which type of figurative language?
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A
Metaphor
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B
Alliteration
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C
Hyperbole
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D
Simile
8
What is the term for the oppositional force that a protagonist faces in a story?
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A
Foreshadowing
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B
Conflict
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C
Point of View
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D
Tone
9
Which aspect of writing involves the author's attitude toward the subject and audience, often conveyed through word choice?
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A
Voice
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B
Tone
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C
Style
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D
Genre
10
What is the term for the introduction of information early in a story that hints at future events?
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A
Flashback
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B
Foreshadowing
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C
Irony
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D
Juxtaposition
11
Which type of character undergoes significant internal change throughout the course of a story?
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A
Static Character
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B
Flat Character
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C
Dynamic Character
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D
Stock Character
12
The unique manner in which a writer uses language, including sentence structure, word choice, and imagery, is referred to as their:
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A
Point of View
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B
Theme
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C
Style
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D
Tone
13
What literary device involves giving human qualities or abilities to inanimate objects or abstract ideas?
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A
Onomatopoeia
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B
Personification
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C
Allusion
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D
Imagery
14
The highest point of tension or the turning point in a narrative is called the:
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A
Exposition
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B
Rising Action
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C
Climax
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D
Falling Action
15
Which of the following refers to a category or type of literature, such as fantasy, mystery, or romance?
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A
Point of View
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B
Theme
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C
Genre
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D
Setting
16
What is the term for a character who is complex and exhibits a variety of traits, often surprising the reader?
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A
Flat Character
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B
Static Character
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C
Round Character
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D
Minor Character
17
The use of vivid and descriptive language to appeal to the reader's senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) is known as:
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A
Alliteration
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B
Imagery
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C
Metaphor
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D
Symbolism
18
In dialogue, what is the purpose of 'showing, not telling'?
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A
To directly state the character's emotions
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B
To allow the reader to infer emotions and situations through actions and descriptions
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C
To provide exposition quickly
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D
To shorten the narrative length
19
What literary technique involves a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens?
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A
Metaphor
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B
Irony
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C
Allusion
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D
Hyperbole
20
Which term describes the sequence of events leading up to the climax of a story?
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A
Falling Action
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B
Resolution
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C
Exposition
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D
Rising Action
21
What type of character remains largely unchanged from the beginning to the end of a story?
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A
Dynamic Character
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B
Round Character
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C
Flat Character
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D
Protagonist
22
The distinct personality or 'sound' of a writer's voice is created by their:
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A
Plot devices
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B
Character development
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C
Word choice and sentence structure
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D
Narrative genre
23
Which of the following is NOT a primary element of narrative structure?
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A
Plot
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B
Setting
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C
Theme
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D
Point of View
24
What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?
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A
To build tension towards the climax
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B
To introduce characters, setting, and basic conflict
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C
To wrap up the story's events
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D
To reveal the protagonist's internal thoughts
25
The events that occur after the climax, leading to the resolution, are known as the:
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A
Rising Action
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B
Exposition
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C
Falling Action
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D
Inciting Incident
