Good Form

What is the central idea of “Good Form” by Tim O’Brien

• Story-truth is often truer than what actually happened, happening-truth.

• What actually happened is most true, and so it is important for writers to document the happening-truth

• Writers use story-truths whenever they feel guilty about what actually happened.

What is the meaning of form as it is used in the excerpt

• arrangement

• shape

• version

What is the central idea of 'Good Form' by Tim O’Brien?

• Story-truth is often truer than what actually happened, happening-truth.

• What actually happened is most true, and so it is important for writers to document the happening-truth.

• Writers use story-truths whenever they feel guilty about what actually happened.

• Story-truth and happening-truth are equally valid.

What is the meaning of 'form' as it is used in the excerpt?

• arrangement

• shape

• version

• structure

In the context of 'Good Form,' what does 'story-truth' refer to?

• A factual account of events.

• An emotional truth that conveys the essence of an experience.

• A fictional story unrelated to real events.

• A historical recount of events.

Which literary device is primarily used in 'Good Form' to convey the theme?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Irony

• Allegory

How does Tim O’Brien differentiate between 'story-truth' and 'happening-truth'?

• By stating that story-truth is a lie.

• By explaining that story-truth conveys emotional truth while happening-truth is factual.

• By suggesting that happening-truth is more important.

• By claiming that both are equally valid.

What role does guilt play in 'Good Form'?

• It motivates the narrator to tell the story-truth.

• It is irrelevant to the narrative.

• It is the main theme of the story.

• It is used to justify the happening-truth.

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'Good Form'?

• Humorous

• Reflective

• Angry

• Indifferent

What is the primary conflict in 'Good Form'?

• The struggle between truth and fiction.

• The narrator's guilt over past actions.

• The challenge of writing a compelling story.

• The conflict between two characters.