Creative Writing 101

What does the Pre-Writing phase of the writing process involve?

•    a. Finalizing the work

•    b. Expressing ideas for the first time

•    c. Making changes to the draft

•    d. Looking at proper conventions

2. Which element of creative writing involves going public and sharing your work with others?

•    a. Drafting

•    b. Publishing

• c. Revising

•  d. Planning

3. What is the primary purpose of the Setting in a story?

• a. Introduce characters
• b. Describe physical attributes
• c. Create suspense
• d. Location of the action

Answer explanation

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4. What does Conflict represent in a story?

• a. A series of events
• b. The location of the action
• c. The problem to be solved
• d. The attitude expressed in the writing

5. Which Point of View uses "I," "We," or "Me" to tell the story?

• a. Third Person Limited
• b. Third Person Omniscient
• c. First Person
• d. Second Person

6. Characters are not important in a story as long as the plot is engaging. (True/False)

• True
• False

7. The Plot is a series of unrelated events that happen in a story. (True/False)

• True
• False

8. Conflict is not necessary for a good story. (True/False)

• True
• False

9. Tone in writing is entirely independent of word choice. (True/False)

• True
• False

10. The resolution of a story should match the tone and creativity of the rest of the story. (True/False)

• True
• False