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Creative Writing Vocabulary Review
Creative Writing Vocabulary Review
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True or false: The protagonist is always a hero.
False
True
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True or false: Indirect characterization only happens after the climax.
False
True
3
When the author uses a character's behavior, thought processes, appearance, & speech to show readers who they are.
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
4
True or false: The qualities of protagonists and antagonists are more alike than different.
False
True
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True or False: All genres have specific guidelines that are not flexible.
False
True
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True or false: The climax typically happens in the middle of the story
False
True
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Which plot element occurs after the climax?
Rising Action
Falling Action
Exposition
The turning point
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What is an anti-hero protagonist?
Lacks heroic qualities but is not immoral or entirely corrupt
A seemingly minor character but the story is told through their perspective
Committed to evildoing, but still has sympathy of audiences
Makes sacrifices for greater good & possess quality that sets them apart
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What are the conventions of a genre?
Where stories in the genre take place
How stories in the genre end
The typical stylistic or plot elements
When the genre was created
10
Identify the genre: Books like
Wonder, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, & The Hate U Give
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Realistc Fiction
Romance
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True or false: Readers follow the lives & fate of the protagonist closely
False
True
12
Identify the genre: Setting of the story takes place in the past & reimagines the lives of famous historical figures.
Romance
Historical Fiction
Fantasy
Realistic Fiction
13
Identify the characterization: "Whenever they walked in the room everyone seemed to cower in fear"
Indirect Characterization
Direct Characterization
14
Romance stories can help readers develop a deeper understanding of people and relationships
False
True
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What is plot?
The narrative arc of a story
Re-telling of true events
A villain's origin story
A hero's journey
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Identify the genre: The story takes place in a believable setting & the conflict and situations are plausible
Mystery/Crime
Science Fiction
Romance
Realistic fiction
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Who decides the conventions of a genre?
The International Genre Association
Society
Authors
The Literary Association of America
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What is a nonfiction story that reads like fiction but is based on facts and memories from the author's life?
Historical Fiction
Memoir
Autobiography
Realistic fiction
19
True or False: The antagonist is always human
False
True
20
True or false: Direct characterization typically occurs during the exposition.
False
True
21
True or False: Genres are only used to categorize books.
True
False
22
Identify the characterization: "She was a bubbly person who always seemed to be in a good mood"
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
23
During what part of the plot is the main conflict introduced?
Exposition
Rising Action
Falling Action
Climax
24
What is a sub-genre of realistic fiction?
Science Fiction
Mystery/Crime
Historical Fiction
Romance
25
True or false: Protagonists possess only positive character traits
True
False
26
During what part of the plot does the protagonist change?
Rising Action
Climax
Resolution
Falling Action
27
What influences/drives a character's choices & actions?
The conflict
Core Values
The plot
Character Traits
28
What are some of the conventions of the fantasy genre?
Magic, epic battles, mythical creatures, characters with powers
A happy ending, a meet-cute, the relationship between two characters
A murder, suspense, readers take on the role of detective
Advanced tech, set in the future, time travel, space exploration
29
During what part of the plot do author's like to build suspense and tension?
Falling Action
Climax
Rising Action
Exposition
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What type of characterization leaves room for interpretation?
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
