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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 does the unconscious mind spawn?

2. What does Knight want to let students know about writing?

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

4. What are the materials in a story?

5. What journey does Knight expect writers to take?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the second stage of the developing writer?

2. What is the third stage of a developing writer?

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

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

5. How can a writer create tension?

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

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

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

9. Describe the first stage of the developing writer.

10. What tips does Knight give to writers about viewpoints?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

What are the senses required by a writer to be successful? Why is each sense significant to the writing process?

Essay Topic 3

What are the important elements of a setting? What characteristics must a setting have to be realistic? Why? What type of setting is ideal, according to Knight?

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