Characteristics of a Scene

Question 1

What are writing rules to remember when using dialogue?

Accepted Answer

Each new speaker requires a new paragraph., Speaker tags often disappear later in dialogue.

Question 2

Why do writers use SHOW in stories?

Accepted Answer

It helps the reader experience what is happening., SHOW is more memorable than TELL., It helps the reader imagine what is happening.

Question 3

Which of the following is punctuated incorrectly?

Accepted Answer

"I emailed the teacher." said the parent.

Question 4

What does appealing to the five senses mean?

Accepted Answer

Using one or more of the senses to describe the setting., Using some of the senses to describe what is happening.

Question 5

How can a scene end?

Accepted Answer

Cliffhanger ending (the protagonist is left in a problem), Dialogue ending (the final words are spoken by a character), Circular ending (refer back to the beginning of the scene), Surprise ending (the ending is not what the reader expected)

Question 6

Which of the following examples of dialogue is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

"I was watching tv," she replied.

Question 7

What does SHOW, DON'T TELL mean?

Accepted Answer

SHOWING and TELLING need to be balanced in a story., SHOW requires that the reader interpret and make meaning., The reader is more interested when SHOW and TELL are used., TELL means to clearly summarize or provide information.

Question 8

Which of the following examples of dialogue is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

He said, "I went to the store."

Question 9

What is pacing (or pace) in a story?

Accepted Answer

Pace is the speed at which the story is told., Pace can refer to the passage of time.

Question 10

How can the use of SHOW and TELL affect the pace of a scene?

Accepted Answer

TELL, which quickly gives information, speeds up the pace., SHOW, with more sensory details, slows down the pace.

Question 11

Which one of the examples below is SHOW?

Accepted Answer

I hid the device under my desk, rapidly typing letters.

Question 12

Which of the following is punctuated incorrectly?

Accepted Answer

The principal shouted. "DON'T BE LATE FOR CLASS!"

Question 13

What punctuation can indicate a character's thoughts (be consistent in a scene or story)?

Accepted Answer

Brackets can be used to reveal thoughts., Quotation marks can be used to indicate thoughts., Italics can be used to reveal thoughts.

Question 14

How can a scene begin?

Accepted Answer

It can begin by establishing the setting., It can begin immediately with action., It can begin with the narrator., It can begin with a dialogue between characters.

Question 15

How does dialogue reveal character?

Accepted Answer

Dialogue can reveal a character's opinion or attitude., What is not said also reveals vital aspects of a character., Dialogue can reveal how one character thinks of another., Dialogue can reveal a character's general or specific mood.

Characteristics of a Scene

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Characteristics of a Scene

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