Creative Writing Techniques Quiz

Question 1

What does 'show don't tell' mean in creative writing?

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Describe actions and details rather than stating emotions directly

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Use pictures instead of words

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Write longer sentences

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Avoid explaining anything to the reader

Question 2

What is a 'hook' in creative writing?

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An opening that grabs the reader's attention immediately

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A type of punctuation

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A plot twist at the end

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A recurring theme

Question 3

What is 'foreshadowing'?

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Hinting at future events earlier in the story

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Describing a scene at night

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Switching between characters

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Describing a character's past

Question 4

What is 'pacing' in a story?

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The speed at which the narrative moves

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The setting of the story

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The number of characters introduced

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The length of the story

Question 5

What does 'in medias res' mean as a narrative technique?

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Beginning in the middle of the action

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Beginning at the very start of events

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Ending with a twist

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Telling the story backwards

Question 6

What is a 'red herring' in fiction?

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A misleading clue that diverts the reader

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A fish used as a metaphor

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A clue that solves the mystery

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A recurring symbol

Question 7

What is 'sensory language' in writing?

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Words that appeal to sight, sound, smell, touch, or taste

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Language about emotions only

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Very technical descriptions

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Formal academic language

Question 8

What is a 'plot twist'?

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An unexpected revelation that changes the reader's understanding

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A loop in the storyline

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A subplot

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A circular narrative

Question 9

What is 'characterisation'?

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The process of creating and developing a character's personality

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Listing all characters at the start

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Writing only from one character's view

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Naming characters memorably

Question 10

What is the difference between 'direct characterisation' and 'indirect characterisation'?

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Direct tells us about a character; indirect shows us through their actions and speech

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Direct uses dialogue; indirect uses description

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Direct is for main characters; indirect for minor ones

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There is no difference

Question 11

What is a 'cliffhanger'?

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An ending or break that leaves the reader in suspense

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A story set in mountains

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A very dramatic opening

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A scene involving danger

Question 12

What is 'stream of consciousness' writing?

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A technique representing a character's continuous unfiltered thoughts

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A very flowing, descriptive style

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Writing about nature

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A very fast-paced narrative

Question 13

What is 'dramatic irony'?

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When the audience knows something a character doesn't

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When characters speak very dramatically

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When irony is used in dialogue

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When the ending is ironic

Question 14

What is 'pathetic fallacy'?

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Using weather and nature to reflect a character's emotions

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Making a character seem foolish

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An error in the story

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Excessive emotional language

Question 15

What is 'juxtaposition' in writing?

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Placing contrasting ideas or images side by side

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Using very long words

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Repeating key words

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Ending and beginning sentences with the same word

Question 16

What is a 'motif' in literature?

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A recurring symbol, image, or idea that supports the theme

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The main theme

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The narrator's voice

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A type of metaphor

Question 17

What is 'flashback' as a narrative device?

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A scene set in an earlier time, interrupting the present narrative

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A very fast scene

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A sudden bright description

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Foreshadowing a future event

Question 18

What is 'voice' in writing?

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The distinct personality and style of the narrator or author

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Whether the text is read aloud

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The use of dialogue

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First person narration only

Question 19

What is 'deus ex machina'?

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An implausible plot device that suddenly resolves a problem

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A divine character who appears regularly

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A story about machines

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A type of allegory

Question 20

What is the 'denouement' of a story?

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The resolution after the climax

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The opening scene

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The moment of highest tension

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The antagonist's plan