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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. A mass of over-description is referred to as which of the following?

2. Through which viewpoint can the writer enter only one character's mind?

3. Which of the following is a reason Knight gives for an author not finishing a story?

4. What question does Knight suggest the writer ask about 'why'?

5. Which point of view does Knight believe proves to be most awkward?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Knight tells writers to write what they know. What does this mean? Why should a writer only write what he or she knows? What does Knight suggest a writer do if he or she wants to write about a topic they don't know about?

Essay Topic 3

Knight places emphasis on the end of a story. Why? What does Knight suggest that all readers want in an ending? What makes a bad ending?

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