Creative Writing: Fiction Review Quiz

Review for 2.03 Final Fiction Quiz

Writing Process and Skills Dialogue They’re Made out of Meat The Gift of the Magi

Which of the following fits into the drafting stage of the writing process?

A. be sure to respond to others' writing as soon as possible so they can make use of your feedbackB.  be sure to generate lots of new ideas so you have many options to start your story withC. be sure to read your story critically to make sure you use the elements of fiction effectivelyD. be sure to check for spelling and grammar errors

Which of the following fits into the drafting stage of the writing process?

A. be sure to respond to others' writing as soon as possible so they can make use of your feedbackB.  be sure to generate lots of new ideas so you have many options to start your story withC. be sure to read your story critically to make sure you use the elements of fiction effectivelyD. be sure to check for spelling and grammar errors

Which of the following fits into the peer review stage of the writing process?

A. be sure to respond to others' writing as soon as possible so they can make use of your feedbackB. be sure to generate lots of new ideas so you have many options to start your story withC. be sure to read your story critically to make sure you use the elements of fiction effectivelyD. be sure to check for spelling and grammar errors

Which of the following fits into the peer review stage of the writing process?

A. be sure to respond to others' writing as soon as possible so they can make use of your feedbackB. be sure to generate lots of new ideas so you have many options to start your story withC. be sure to read your story critically to make sure you use the elements of fiction effectivelyD. be sure to check for spelling and grammar errors

In the short story "They're Made Out Of Meat" by Terry Bisson, how is the entire plot revealed?

A. in an alien languageB. through dialogueC. through body languageD. in Spanish

In the short story "They're Made Out Of Meat" by Terry Bisson, how is the entire plot revealed?

A. in an alien languageB. through dialogueC. through body languageD. in Spanish

Which of the following is true about peer review?

A. peer review gives a writer a chance to show that his or her story is finishedB. peer review gives a writer a chance to begin writing his or her story in earnestC. peer review gives a writer a chance to make necessary mechanics editsD. peer review gives a writer a chance to see his or her draft through others' perspectives

Which of the following is true about peer review?

A. peer review gives a writer a chance to show that his or her story is finishedB. peer review gives a writer a chance to begin writing his or her story in earnestC. peer review gives a writer a chance to make necessary mechanics editsD. peer review gives a writer a chance to see his or her draft through others' perspectives

In a short story, effective dialogue should:

A. reveal the plotB. sound just like everyday conversationC. be supported by speech tags that use adjectives liberallyD. show by letting readers hear what is being said

In a short story, effective dialogue should:

A. reveal the plotB. sound just like everyday conversationC. be supported by speech tags that use adjectives liberallyD. show by letting readers hear what is being said

Effective dialogue should "show" details

by letting readers hear

what is actually being said.

Which of the following is the most effective use of dialogue?

A.  "John, can't you see that I am so mad at you?"B. "John, don't say that! I hate you!"C. "John, the things you say make me mad at you!"D. "John, I am angry with you about the time you played that joke on me."

Which of the following is the most effective use of dialogue?

A.  "John, can't you see that I am so mad at you?"B. "John, don't say that! I hate you!"C. "John, the things you say make me mad at you!"D. "John, I am angry with you about the time you played that joke on me."

Sentence 'b' is the most effective example of dialogue because we know who is speaking, and the words lead us to an understanding of

how the character is feeling rather than telling us he/she is angry.

In dialogue, speech tags are used to:

A. clarify for the reader who is speakingB. Speech tags are used in dialogue to clarify for the reader exactly who is speaking.C. Speech tags are used in dialogue to clarify for the reader exactly who is speakingD. clarify the main theme of the story

In dialogue, speech tags are used to:

A. clarify for the reader who is speakingB. Speech tags are used in dialogue to clarify for the reader exactly who is speaking.C. Speech tags are used in dialogue to clarify for the reader exactly who is speakingD. clarify the main theme of the story

In a short story, the plot's climax is when:

A. the antagonist realizes his or her questB. the protagonist discovers his moodC. the protagonist finishes or realizes his or her questD. the story ends

In a short story, the plot's climax is when:

A. the antagonist realizes his or her questB. the protagonist discovers his moodC. the protagonist finishes or realizes his or her questD. the story ends

In a short story, which of the following often leads to theme?

A. the plot's falling actionB. the combination of strong dialogue and settingC. the main character's growth or changeD. the antagonist's attitude toward the protagonist

In a short story, which of the following often leads to theme?

A. the plot's falling actionB. the combination of strong dialogue and settingC. the main character's growth or changeD. the antagonist's attitude toward the protagonist

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