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

Short Answer Questions

1. Knight suggests that the most important element of a story is the ___________.

2. According to Knight, which point of view is the most difficult for a writer to cope with?

3. What is the voice a writer uses to tell parts of a story or differences in characters?

4. What point in the book is the easiest for a writer to become "stuck"?

5. Which pronoun refers to the narrator in the third person point of view?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the work habits that a writer should have, according to Knight. What should a writer do to be successful? What should a writer avoid to be successful?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Why must a writer be empathetic to create a good piece of work? How does a writer's empathy differ from the empathy of a non-writer? How can a writer learn to empathize?

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