Cards in this guide (25)
What is the best revision website
The best revision website is BBC Bitesize as it has revision for
all ages such as:
KS1
KS2
KS3
GCSE
Scottish Highers
What is foreshadowing in a story
Foreshadowing is where the author tells the reader something,
but the character doesn't know it. The reader knows something is
coming before the character does.
Do put a apostrophe after the s in Marcus
Yes, if it will mean an ownership of Marcus of something.
It should be: Marcus' or Marcus's
Where would you most likely find a macro editor
What best explains the difference between a local and a global revision
A local revision focuses on word choice and language; a global
revision addresses organization and other larger elements.
Which best explains why consistency is important for flow
the reader may stumble or stop if facts change unexpectedly.
What is a difference between writing for the stage and writing for the screen
Screen writing includes directions about camera angles and
ranges.
How are descriptions of setting in a script different from those in a piece of fiction
Scripts include more general descriptions, because the audience
will be able to see the details of the setting.
Why can it be useful to try to ignore your emotions when you observe people
This helps you see people more clearly and objectively.
Why is it important not to cut too much when writing flash fiction
the story can end up losing its most important details and
moments
Which is a challenge writers of creative nonfiction often face
Choosing which aspects of a true story to emphasize
What is meant by the term flow in fiction
A sense that the story unfolds clearly and with energy
What best describes a piece of flash fiction
A quick-moving story, in which the fast pace is part of the
enjoyment
What is the best definition of tone in a dialogue
The felling behind the words the characters speak
Why does steinbeck describe the setting with such details
Steinbeck describe the setting in such details for one reason.
The reason it is in detail is because he want to keep people
hanging and interested.
What does suggestion mean in writing
Hinting at meaning without stating it directly
Which characteristic do the genres of flash fiction and vignette share
Why does creative nonfiction try to raise questions in the reader's mind
What is the narrator watching happen out the window
A neighbor capturing ducks
Which best explains how a character motivation contributes to urgency of a story
The things characters want affect the actions they will take
What does it mean for a word choice to surprise the reader
The word is unexpected in that contex. :)
What best explains what a theme is in creative nonfiction
A Universal idea the writer tries to explore
Why do story titles often come last
The writer needs to understand the story before deciding on a title - APEX
What can you infer about the narrator from this passage of The War of the Worlds
That he is intelligent and well educated - APEX :)
Which best explains what compression is
Packing a lot of meaning into a few