Creative Writing Final Exam Review

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What is narrative poetry?

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Narrative poetry tells a story.

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What type of characterization is used in the sentence: 'He is tall and often makes jokes about his height'?

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Direct characterization.

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What kind of characterization reveals a character's personality through their actions and dialogue?

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Indirect characterization.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'She is as sweet as pie'?

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Simile.

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What literary device is exemplified by the phrase 'The rain in Spain stays mainly on the plain'?

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Assonance.

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What is the definition of imagery in creative writing?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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What is the purpose of a metaphor?

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A metaphor compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?

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Direct characterization tells the audience what the character is like, while indirect characterization shows the character's traits through actions and dialogue.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.