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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. On a basic level, which one of the following defines character in a narrative?
2. How many of the basic elements of a narrative does milieu incorporate?
3. What should the writer's own experiences have in order to be used as fictional inspiration?
4. What kinds of situations can make a character more interesting?
5. What can other characters provide for the main character?
Short Essay Questions
1. Which traits will trigger dislike for a character?
2. As explained in the Introduction, on what are the author's suggestions based?
3. What does a character who becomes more heroic convey to the reader?
4. What techniques can a writer use to raise the emotional stakes?
5. What is the contract that a writer makes with a reader, and when is it introduced?
6. How can a negative character become more intriguing?
7. How can writers find characters within themselves?
8. Is it possible to use less characterization in a story?
9. What techniques does the author describe in Chapter 3 about characters from unrelated ideas?
10. What is the significance of a character's last name and why is that an important decision for a writer to make?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast the presentation perspective with the representation perspective. Include a detailed definition of each one and their applications in fiction. Also, provide relevant examples of how a perspective can change a story and its characters.
Essay Topic 2
Exaggeration is one of the techniques discussed for adding interest to characters and events.
1) Describe what exaggeration is, when it is used, and how it is applied.
2) List some examples of the types of stories that exaggeration can be used in along with why it is effective in them.
3) Explain about the precautions that the author gives when using exaggeration in a story and why it needs to be logical or justified.
Essay Topic 3
Analyze the differences between the "showing" and "telling" style of narration, the purposes of each, and the techniques used for them. Use the book to describe at least 2 examples of each style and what they add to the story.
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