Creative Writing Final Exam

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What is the main purpose of creative writing? a) To entertain and inspire readers b) To convey facts and data c) To analyze historical events d) To argue a point of view

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To entertain and inspire readers

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Which of the following is an example of figurative language? a) The sun is a hot ball of gas. b) The sun smiled down on the children. c) The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. d) The sun emits UV rays harmful to humans.

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The sun smiled down on the children.

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When developing a character, which detail is the least important to include? a) Their favorite color b) Their motivations c) Their personality traits d) Their relationships with other characters

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Their favorite color

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What is show, don’t tell in writing? a) Describing a scene in great detail b) Demonstrating character emotions through actions, not statements c) Using only dialogue to tell the story d) Writing in short sentences

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Demonstrating character emotions through actions, not statements.

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What is a plot twist? a) A new character introduced in the middle of the story b) A sudden, unexpected change in the story’s direction c) A predictable resolution to the conflict d) The exposition of the story

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A sudden, unexpected change in the story’s direction

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place where the story happens

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Which sentence creates a mood of suspense? a) "The meadow was calm and peaceful, the sun shining brightly." b) "The narrow hallway was shrouded in shadow, every creak making her heartbeat quicken." c) "The child laughed as he played with his puppy in the yard." d) "The birds chirped merrily as the breeze rustled the leaves."

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The narrow hallway was shrouded in shadow, every creak making her heartbeat quicken.

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What is the purpose of foreshadowing?

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To hint at events that will happen later

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In freewriting, the main rule is: To write continuously without worrying about structure

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To write continuously without worrying about structure

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What question could help develop a story inspired by a picture of a deserted amusement park?

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"Who used to come here, and why did they stop?"