11/7/23 Subtext Quiz

What does subtext add to your writing?

• Depth

• Clarity

• Simplicity

• Brevity

What is subtext?

• What characters say

• What characters think and feel

• Hidden meanings in dialogue

• Straightforward communication

Why does dialogue with no subtext feel unnatural?

• It lacks pauses between words

• It lacks well-chosen phrases

• It lacks hidden meanings

• It lacks questions

How can subtext be created in dialogue?

• Using ellipsis

• Using gaps between words

• Answering questions with more questions

• All of the above

What does subtext add to the characters in a story?

• Richness

• Simplicity

• Transparency

• Directness

How can you improve your subtext writing?

• Think about how you would answer things in real life

• Use straightforward communication

• Avoid pauses and well-chosen phrases

• Ignore subtext altogether

What can be used to create context in subtext?

• An ellipsis

• Gaps between words

• Answering questions with more questions

• All of the above

What should you consider when conversing with other characters in your book?

• How you would answer as yourself

• How you would answer as your character

• How you would answer as a reader

• How you would answer as a writer

What does subtext writing add to your characters?

• Variety and spice

• Straightforwardness

• Predictability

• Boredom

What is the purpose of the 'Two Minute Technique' series?

• To show easy writing techniques

• To discuss complex writing concepts

• To provide writing exercises

• To analyze famous literature