Creative Writing - Intro Review

The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the

• Point of View

• Setting

• Conflict

• Plot

What part of the plot structure is the event that sets the main character or characters on the journey that will occupy them throughout the narrative

• Rising Action

• Exposition

• Inciting Incident

• Falling Action

Identify the type of conflict in the following scenario.

Nancy is tempted to steal money from her employer to feed her hungry children.

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

In 3rd person limited point of view, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...

• 1 character

• 2 characters

• None of the characters

• All of the characters

Identify the point of view: "'We've got Father and Mother and one another,' said Beth. Beth was the shy one. She always looked on the bright side of things. 'We haven't got father,' said Jo sadly... The girls were suddenly silent. Light from the fire shone on their faces. They were thinking of Father" (Alcott).

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person limited

• 3rd person omniscient

What is an example of an alliteration?

• The vase flew off of the shelf.

• The plant liked to fly.

• He ate like a horse.

• The powerful pandas punched parrots.

"The tropical storm slept for days". This is an example of what figurative language device?

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Alliteration

In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.

What is the theme?

• Be persistent.

• Be honest.

• Always share with others.

• Respect your family.

This refers to the writer’s use of vivid and descriptive language that appeal to the senses in order to add depth to his/her work.

• Symbolism

• Imagery

• Allusion

• Archetype

Which sentence IS about the setting?

• Sarah could not remember her name.

• Sarah could barely see in the fog.

• Sarah wanted to get home.

• Sarah was exhausted.