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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. What should emerge once a story evolves, according to Knight?

2. Who wrote a story about a potentate whose wife died?

3. When the hero is perfect, what does the story lack?

4. What does the unconscious mind spawn?

5. Which of the following elements must be present in a story for it to be complete?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe some of the traits of the genres that Knight mentions.

2. According to Knight, what sparks an idea for a story?

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

4. What is tone?

5. What debate does Knight struggle with?

6. Describe the unconscious mind.

7. What does Knight say that he cannot do for students?

8. What is meaning in a story?

9. What are the advantages of having a surprise ending?

10. Why is the first person perspective difficult for the writer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Knight reveals to the reader some of his weaknesses as a young writer. Why do you think he reveals weaknesses? What effect does this have on you as a reader? Why? Was this Knight's purpose?

Essay Topic 2

How does Knight describe a short story? What is the difference between a short story and a novel? Why is such a distinction significant?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the different viewpoints that Knight presents in his book. Which is the most advantageous? Which is the most difficult? Why?

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