Creative writing exam test

In the context of short stories, what makes them seem more personal compared to longer forms like novels?

• • Their focus on multiple themes simultaneously

• • The presence of many viewpoint characters

• The need for every sentence to serve a purpose beyond being decorative

• • Their ability to cover a century or more in a single paragraph

What is the primary focus of a short story in terms of characters?

• It often features a large cast of characters.

• It typically focuses on a single main character.

• It cannot have more than one viewpoint character.

• It needs at least three viewpoint characters to be effective.

What does the term "flash fiction" refer to?

• • Stories ranging from 55,000 to 250,000 words

• • Novels broken into shorter parts

• • Stories shorter than 1,500 words

• • Novellas read at night

In the context of creative writing, what does 'setting' refer to?

• The development of the plot.

• The conversations between characters.

• The physical environments where the story takes place.

• The writing style of the author.

The methods by which the primary and secondary people in a story are made to seem real or interesting.

• CHARACTERIZATION

• POINT OF VIEW

• DESCRIPTION

• STYLE

What is a key aspect of using the first-person point of view in a story?

• It allows for a godlike, omniscient narrator.

• • The narrator can be unreliable, which can create suspense or surprise.

• • It is always an objective way of narrating.

What is a primary function of dialogue in a scene?

• • To describe the physical setting in detail.

• • To make the scene feel in-the-moment and realistic.

• • To outline the history of a character.

• • To provide a summary of the plot.

Dialogue can be used in a story to:

• • Create or reflect conflict

• Reveal character traits or motivation

• Remind readers of things they may have forgotten

• • Detail the technical aspects of the plot

Is an example of Minimal (Stark) plot:

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The term 'tone' refers to:

• atmosphere created and mood evoked

• arrangement, pattern or design of the story

• shape created by story's structure

• quality of writer's style and worldview