Cards in this guide (15)
What is the Latin phrase for 'starting a story from the middle'
Why do stories include exposition
It provides necessary information so readers can understand the
story.
Why might a writer hint at a conflict in a story's opening
To raise questions the reader will want answered
Which ending would most likely disappoint a reader
An ending the reader can predict right away
What question creates the most tension at the end of the story
Will the women tell the men what they have noticed?
How can writing about objects help writers achieve compression in their writing
Objects can carry larger implications about people and
situations.
Why can it be useful to describe the setting of a flashback
this signals to the reader that the scene takes place in another
time .
Why can it be effective to end a story earlier than the reader expects
This allows readers to draw their own conclusions about what
happens.
Which best explains the term conflict in fiction
The problem that may be resolved
Which is the best revision strategy for a writer who writes an ending that is strong but does not quite fit the story
Go back and revise earlier parts of the story.
Which best identifies the moment in the story when Mrs Hale notices the strange pattern in Mrs Wright's sewing
The uhhhh will uhhhh help!!!!
What is a reason a writer might use summary
Writers usually use summary to tell information that they don't
want to waste long boring paragraphs on, like scenery or background
information.
Which best explains the author's choice to open the story in Martha hale's kitchen
Mrs. Hale's feelings about her kitchen help her understand the
crime that happened.
Which is the most likely effect of an ending that was not foreshadowed
The ending will be surprising but may also disappoint or confuse the reader.
Which best explains the term creative nonfiction
Creative writing based on real life