What element do horror and science fiction stories have in common?

Both appeal to readers’ fears to create suspense.

Which sentence describes how writers of flash fiction usually create suspense and mystery, regardless of the topic?

They omit information that would make the story’s meaning explicit.

What can a writer learn from Jeff Martin and the process he used to write "The Passage?"

Using your own experiences can be a powerful storytelling tool.

Which comment would be MOST useful as feedback on a flash fiction story?

The ending seemed too vague about the surprise it is supposed to describe.

Which sentence best explains the difference between flash fiction and short stories?

FF leaves out many details that would be included in a short story.

What role does ambiguity play in most flash fiction stories?

It requires readers to infer, or guess at, the story’s meaning.

Which statement best compares a short story to a novel?

Both stories contain the same elements, but a short story is more concise.

Why is getting feedback from actual readers an important step in the writing process?

It can reveal if your writing achieves its purpose.

Which of the following is the best definition of text structure?

how ideas are organized in a piece of writing

Which statement best describes the effect that magical elements have on a reader of magical realism?

The reader is often shocked and surprised by the magical elements.

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Module 11 Exam Review

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1
What element do horror and science fiction stories have in common?
Both explore scientific concepts and themes.
Both rely on a first-person narrator to tell the story.
Both contain monsters and evil characters.
Both appeal to readers’ fears to create suspense.
2
Which sentence describes how writers of flash fiction usually create suspense and mystery, regardless of the topic?
They include graphic and horrifying details to create a mood of terror.
They introduce several unrelated and distracting details.
They describe a crime that the main character must try to solve.
They omit information that would make the story’s meaning explicit.
3
What can a writer learn from Jeff Martin and the process he used to write "The Passage?"
Base your stories on someone else's ideas and experiences.
Martin only writes stories based on music and song lyrics.
Using your own experiences can be a powerful storytelling tool.
If you are a good writer the process is quick and easy.
4
Which comment would be MOST useful as feedback on a flash fiction story?
I wish the MC had been a boy instead of a girl; it would make more sense.
Your story is too short to achieve its purpose--it should be twice as long.
Can you replace the main character with someone who is more likable?
The ending seemed too vague about the surprise it is supposed to describe.
5
Which word would best fit the nuances of the situation described in this sentence?
surprised
shocked
stunned
disturbed
6
Which sentence best explains the difference between flash fiction and short stories?
FF arranges all of the stages of plot in a different order.
FFincludes more characters and plot events than short stories.
FF breaks all the rules of fiction that short stories are careful to follow
FF leaves out many details that would be included in a short story.
7
From what perspective is a science fiction story typically told?
third-person omniscient
third-person limited
first-person omniscient
second-person limited
8
What role does ambiguity play in most flash fiction stories?
It makes the story uninteresting until its very last scene.
It requires readers to infer, or guess at, the story’s meaning.
It requires the writer to provide a tragic or otherwise sad ending.
It allows writers to provide a neat, clearly stated message.
9
Which statement best compares a short story to a novel?
Novels take time to develop a lesson/theme, while short stories do not.
Both stories contain the same elements, but a short story is more concise.
Both stories contain the same elements, but a novel is more concise
Novels contain characters, setting and a plot, while short stories do not.
10
Why is getting feedback from actual readers an important step in the writing process?
It allows you to entertain yet another audience.
It can reveal if your writing achieves its purpose.
It can confirm that your draft needs no revising.
It can ensure that all mistakes are corrected.
11
Which of the following is the best definition of text structure?
the visual format of a piece of writing
how ideas are organized in a piece of writing
how quotations and examples are integrated
the unique style and voice of an author
12
Which statement best describes the effect that magical elements have on a reader of magical realism?
There are no magical elements in a magical realism story.
The reader is often shocked and surprised by the magical elements.
The reader expects them and is therefore not surprised.
The reader is often confused by the magical elements.

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