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WorksheetsCreative Nonfiction First Quarter Exam
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 30mins
Which of the following best describes an essay?
. a free flow of ideas in no specific order
your thoughts with organization and pre-planning
an expression of emotions
writing without specific structure
Which of the following best describes the length of an essay?
Always has the same length
Never has more than four paragraphs
Consists of at least three paragraphs
Always has five paragraphs
The order of paragraphs in an essay is:
Introduction - Body Paragraphs - Conclusion
Body Paragraphs - Introduction - Conclusion
Thesis - Introduction - Body Paragraphs - Conclusion
Introduction - Conclusion - Body Paragraphs
The main idea of an essay is also called:
Hook
Thesis
Topic Sentence
Conclusion
Each paragraph of an essay should include:
A Hook, A Topic Sentence, A Thesis
A Thesis, Examples, A Hook
Details, Examples, Explanations
Details, Summary, Questions
Another name for thesis is:
Main Point
Argument
Claim
All of the Above
Your conclusion should contain:
Restating of thesis
Brief summary of ideas
Thought-provoking questions or call to action
All of the Above
If you are taking sides and are pro or con in order to influence somebody's opinion or action, you are writing an _______________ essay.
Expository
Reflective
Narrative
Persuasive
Which of the following is not true about a narrative essay?
The writer tells a story about a real-life experience.
Writers should try to involve the reader by making the story as vivid as possible.
It is usually written in the first person helps engage the reader.
It is an informative piece of writing that presents a balanced analysis of a topic.
Which of the following is not true about a descriptive essay?
A cousin of the narrative essay, it paints a picture with words.
It strives to communicate a deeper meaning through the picture in words.
It is to convince the reader to accept the writer’s point of view or recommendation.
The best thing in this essay is to appeal to the reader’s emotions, with a result that is highly evocative.
Which of the following is not true about the expository essay?
The writer explains or defines a topic, using facts, statistics, and examples.
The writer should show, not tell, through the use of colorful words and sensory details.
This includes the “how-to” or process essay.
Writers don’t reveal their emotions or write in the first person.
Which of the following is not true about the expository essay?
It is to convince the reader to accept the writer’s point of view or recommendation.
The writer must build a case using facts and logic, as well as examples, expert opinion, and sound reasoning.
The writer should be able to communicate clearly and without equivocation why a certain position is correct.
The writer should try to involve the reader by making the story as vivid as possible.
"What is your idea of the best vacation?"
What type of essay would answer the question best?
Persuasive
Narrative
Expository
Descriptive
You are to discuss the whole story of your favorite movie with your classmate. What type of essay would deliver it best?
Persuasive
Narrative
Expository
Descriptive
What are the four main genres in literature?
Poetry, Fiction, Plays, Comedies
Poetry, Drama, Fiction, Nonfiction
Science Fiction, Epic Poetry, Horror
Mystery, Biography, Nonfiction, Poetry
"Genre" is a French word that means:
Classify
Kind
Group
Category
Which is true about "setting" as an element in Creative Nonfiction?
The setting in CNF is always at the narrator's home.
The setting in CNF is based on the real world.
The setting in CNF is usually imaginary.
The setting is not applicable in CNF.
Why is epic poetry a sub-genre of poetry?
Epic poetry shares all the broad characteristics of poetry but then has specific traits as well.
Epic poetry does not share the characteristics of other poetry.
Epic poetry is not a sub-genre of poetry.
Epic poetry is shorter than most poems.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the inclusion of creative expression in nonfiction writing?
Non-fiction writing should always be factually verifiable, but that does not preclude creative style or expression.
Non-fiction is required to be only 75% truthful; the remainder can be given over to creative expression.
Non-fiction should always aim to be as creative and imaginative as fiction, occasionally at the cost of verifiable truth
None of the Above
Which is not true about creative nonfiction?
Creative Nonfiction encompasses many different forms of prose. As an emerging form, CNF is closely entwined with fiction.
Forms within this genre include biography, autobiography, memoir, and diary
Forms within this genre include sonnet, poem, drama, and short stories.
Creative Nonfiction, defines the genre simply, succinctly, and accurately as “true stories well told.”
Why is it important to get the facts correct in non-fiction writing?
It is important because sales will be higher if there is more fictional content, even in a non-fiction book.
It is important because the credibility of the author and publisher are reflected in the reliability of factual claims made in the book.
It is less important than one might think; many non-fiction books are published with factual errors.
It is less important than one might think; the work may contain a mixture of verifiable facts and approximate facts or guesswork by the author.
What is the genre of writing that uses literary styles and techniques to create factually accurate narratives?
Fiction
Creative Nonfiction
Prose
Poetry
Which of the following is true about fiction?
based on facts
based on imagination
a story of someone's life
a true story of people's struggles
Which of the following is an example of creative nonfiction?
News Article
Research Paper
Personal Essay
Short Stories
Which artistic category of literature is performed before an audience?
Poetry
Fiction
Prose
Drama
What refers to a genre of writing that has strong musical quality in which words are charged with meaning?
Poetry
Fiction
Nonfiction
Drama
What is referred to as a form of writing that is similar to everyday speech and language?
Poetry
Prose
Nonfiction
Drama
What is referred to as an artistic category or classification of the variety of text?
Literature
Genre
Compositions
Stories
Which of the following is not a subgenre of nonfiction?
biography
essay
memoir
drama
Which POV is most usually used in creative nonfiction writing?
First Person
Second Person
Third Person
Third Person Omniscient
