Creative Writing Quiz

Which of the following best describes the term "creative writing"?

• Writing that is factual and based on real events

• Writing that expresses ideas and emotions in an imaginative way

• Writing that follows a strict academic format

• Writing that is used for business communication

Answer explanation

Writing that expresses ideas and emotions in an imaginative way is the best description of creative writing.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is an essential element of character development in a story?

• The character's favorite color

• The character's internal conflicts and motivations

• The character's height and weight

• The character's favorite food

Answer explanation

The character's internal conflicts and motivations are essential elements of character development in a story as they drive the character's actions and decisions, contributing to their growth and complexity.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the correct sequence of plot structure in a typical story.

• Climax, Exposition, Falling Action, Rising Action, Resolution

• Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

• Resolution, Climax, Exposition, Rising Action, Falling Action

• Rising Action, Exposition, Climax, Resolution, Falling Action

Answer explanation

Choose the sequence that follows the typical plot structure: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which literary element involves the time and place in which a story occurs?

• Theme

• Setting

• Plot

• Character

Answer explanation

The literary element that involves the time and place in which a story occurs is called 'Setting'. It helps establish the mood, context, and atmosphere of the narrative.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Creative writing should be only fiction?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Creative writing can encompass non-fiction as well, such as memoirs, personal essays, and more. It is not limited to just fiction.

Match the following

• Events before the climax; character's attempt to solve the problem, but fails.

• Climax

• Beginning of the story that introduces: conflict, character and setting

• Falling action

• Action and events that occur after the climax.

• Resolution

• The turning point; the point of greatest suspense or action.

• Exposition

• End of the story where the conflicts or problems are solved.

• Rising action

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Write a short story (1-2 paragraphs) about a magical garden. Use at least three adjectives in your story.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Maybe he could ​ (a)   where Jen had ​ (b)   precisely because he wasn’t a ​ (c)   —because he didn’t have her sense that the world ​ (d)   him everything. He could be more patient, more ​ (e)   more practical.

• succeed

• failed

• Baron

• owed

• cautious

Answer explanation

The correct choices are 'succeed', 'Baron', 'owed', 'cautious', and 'failed'. The text suggests that the person could succeed where Jen failed because he wasn't a Baron, didn't feel owed by the world, and was more cautious.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4