CNF MIDTERM QUIZ

What is creative nonfiction?

• A fictional story

• A scientific report

• A factual narrative using literary techniques

• A poem

Who introduced the concept of the 5-Rs of Creative Nonfiction?

• Truman Capote

• Lee Gutkind

• Tom Wolfe

• Joan Didion

Who is the narrator in a personal essay?

• A fictional character

• A journalist

• The writer themselves

• A third-person observer

Where are blogs usually published?

• Newspapers

• Academic journals

• Television

• Online platforms

What element of creative nonfiction answers “where and when”?

• Theme

• Conflict

• Tone

• Setting

What makes personal essays different from reflective essays?

• Personal essays are fictional

• Reflective essays avoid reflection

• Personal essays focus on experience, reflective essays on insights

• Personal essays are academic

Why is reflection important in creative nonfiction?

• To shorten the story

• To make events fictional

• To explore meaning behind real events

• To add drama

What is the main characteristic of literary journalism?

• Completely fictional

• Only statistical

• Combines facts with narrative storytelling

• Avoids research

Why are blogs often written in a personal tone?

• To follow academic rules

• To avoid reflection

• To engage and connect with readers

• To remain formal

How does research help creative nonfiction writers?

• It adds fiction

• It ensures accuracy of facts

• It shortens narratives

• It avoids reflection