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Creative Writing Techniques
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Year 10- EAL Class
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Which element is NOT necessary for a strong creative writing piece?
Strong character development
A clear tone and mood
Using long, complicated words unnecessarily
Proper grammar and spelling
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What is the purpose of proofreading before submitting writing?
It allows rewriting everything from scratch
It is only necessary for grammar, not ideas
It helps identify and correct mistakes
It makes the piece shorter
3
Which of the following best describes "Show, Don’t Tell"?
Creating vivid imagery through sensory details
Writing simple statements
Only using dialogue
Describing everything in long sentences
4
How can you check if your writing flows smoothly?
Read it aloud
Remove all adjectives
Rewrite it in bullet points
Count the number of sentences
5
Which strategy helps in structuring creative ideas before writing?
Ignoring structure
Mind Mapping
Writing everything in one go
Freewriting
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Which of the following is NOT an important part of finalising a creative writing piece?
Reviewing character consistency
Checking for plot holes
Making the writing longer
Ensuring strong descriptions
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What should be considered when writing from another character’s perspective?
Writing only in dialogue
Making them sound exactly like the main character
Changing the plot completely
Their unique voice, emotions, and experiences
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What is an effective way to end a creative writing piece?
Leave the story incomplete
Summarise the entire story in one sentence
Create a satisfying resolution or an open-ended conclusion
Repeat the first paragraph exactly
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What should you do if your writing has too much dialogue and not enough action?
Delete the dialogue
Add more sensory descriptions
Turn all dialogue into thoughts
Keep it the same
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What is the first step in the revision process?
Printing out the story
Checking for grammar mistakes
Deleting unnecessary words
Looking at the big picture—structure, clarity, and flow
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What is the purpose of using a variety of sentence lengths in writing?
To make editing easier
To make writing longer
To create rhythm and make writing more engaging
To confuse the reader
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Which technique helps in making a setting feel real?
Writing in only one sentence length
Listing facts
Using rich sensory details
Avoiding descriptions
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Which strategy is the best way to improve sentence variety in a draft?
Removing all dialogue
Adding more adjectives
Writing in only one paragraph
Using a mix of long, short, and medium-length sentences
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Why is peer feedback important in the writing process?
It makes the editing process longer
It is only useful for final drafts
It provides new perspectives and helps identify strengths and weaknesses
It allows students to copy each other’s work
15
What type of opening grabs a reader’s attention most effectively?
A long, detailed introduction
A list of all characters in the story
A surprising or dramatic first sentence
A vague summary of the story
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What is the COPS strategy used for?
Writing action scenes
Editing and proofreading
Formatting a bibliography
Checking for plagiarism
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Which of the following is NOT a creative writing format discussed in the lessons?
Future Chapter
News Article
Science Experiment Report
Diary Entry
