Introduction to Creative Writing

What is the main purpose of creative writing?

• To report facts in a formal way

• To follow strict formatting rules

• To express imagination, emotion, and creativity

• To instruct or give commands

Which of the following is NOT an example of creative writing?

• Poem

• Memoir

• Lab report

• Short story

What characteristic best describes technical or academic writing?

• Symbolic and emotional

• Creative and open-ended

• Objective and factual

• Dramatic and persuasive

Which line is an example of creative writing?

• The subject demonstrated signs of fatigue during the final 20 minutes of the test.

• Students must submit their reports by 5:00 PM.

• The boiling point of water is 100°C at sea level.

• Her eyes were oceans holding untold storms.

Which of the following lines shows technical writing?

• My soul danced with the stars.

• The wind whispered secrets to the trees.

• The experiment was conducted under standard laboratory conditions.

• The shadows stretched across the floor like sleeping cats.

What makes creative writing different from technical writing?

• It follows a strict structure and avoids emotions

• It allows for imaginative expression and flexible grammar

• It always includes citations and data analysis

• It uses passive voice and third-person point of view only

Which of the following is a common feature of technical writing?

• Metaphors and similes

• Flowery language

• Formal tone and structure

• Flexible grammar rules

What is the meaning of the line: "She stood under the rain, not to get wet, but to wash away the pain"?

• She wanted to take a shower

• She was enjoying the rainy weather

• The rain symbolizes emotional cleansing

• She forgot to bring an umbrella

Why is it important to distinguish between creative and technical writing?

• To make writing more poetic in science reports

• To confuse the reader

• To apply the correct tone and structure based on purpose

• So you can mix them freely in all writing

Which type of writing often uses figures of speech like metaphors and similes?

• Technical writing

• Academic writing

• Creative writing

• Business writing