Creative Writing FINAL Semester 1 2024

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What is Situational Irony?

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Situational Irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. For example, a fitness center installing an escalator instead of stairs.

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How does tension differ from suspense?

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Tension is more immediate and often relates to a specific moment of conflict, while suspense is a psychological state that builds over time, creating anticipation.

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What are similes?

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Similes are a figure of speech that compare two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'She acts like summer and walks like rain'.

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What is the Denouement in a plot diagram?

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The Denouement is the final part of a story where the plot strands are drawn together and matters are resolved, often following the climax.

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What methods do writers use to create suspense?

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Writers create suspense through techniques such as limited points of view, withholding information, and cliffhangers.

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What is Verbal Irony?

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Verbal Irony is when a speaker says one thing but means another, often the opposite. For example, saying 'Great weather!' during a storm.

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What is Dramatic Irony?

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Dramatic Irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not, creating tension or humor.

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What is Cosmic Irony?

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Cosmic Irony, also known as irony of fate, refers to the idea that fate or the universe is indifferent to human desires, often leading to unexpected outcomes.

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What is the Climax in a story?

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The Climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is the Exposition in a plot diagram?

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The Exposition is the introduction of a story, where characters, setting, and background information are established.