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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. After stage four, what does the developing writer become?

2. Which of the following is expected to be true?

3. What must the solution to a story evoke?

4. What stage of the developing writer will the writer get out of if he or she develops the main character?

5. What can a writer use to help him or her flesh out a character or situation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What journey does Knight expect his students to take as writers?

2. What things does an editor look for in considering work?

3. What tips does Knight give for naming characters?

4. What is the fourth stage of a developing writer?

5. What are the benefits Knight describes of being a writer, as well as the disadvantages?

6. Describe the quadrangle that Knight introduces.

7. What is tone?

8. Describe writer's block as Knight describes it.

9. Describe the work habits that a writer must have.

10. What is a theme?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Knight has debated with himself about why or why not good writing can be taught. What is your take on the issue? Can good storytelling be taught? Why or why not? How do your findings differ from Knight's?

Essay Topic 2

Evaluate Knight's instructions regarding how to write. How do you know that you can trust Knight's instructions?

Essay Topic 3

What characteristics make a writer a good one? What characteristics make a writer a bad one? Do you agree with Knight's claims? Why or why not?

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