Cards in this guide (19)
What are interjections
Interjections are words the express the writers feeling.
Why do stories include exposition
It provides necessary information so readers can understand the
story.
What is a voice-over in screen writing
When a character's words are spoken over a scene or series of
images.
Which of the following gives a direction about transitions between scenes
What is a difference between writing for the stage and writing for the screen
Screen writing includes directions about camera angles and
ranges.
What is usually included on the first page of a script
A list of characters and a brief description of the setting.
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.
Which ending would most likely disappoint a reader
An ending the reader can predict right away
How can writing about objects help writers achieve compression in their writing
Objects can carry larger implications about people and
situations.
Why might a photograph be a good starting point for a piece of flash fiction
photographs can quickly suggest a lot about a person, place or
time.
What does it mean for writing to create an impression rather than directly tell a story
The writing uses details and tone to suggest an overall emotion
or idea.
What is the difference between flash fiction and vignette
Vignettes focus primarily on impression, while flash fiction includes a plot.
What does it mean for characters words to interact in dialogue
Each Character should react to the other
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.
How is a transcript of a conversation different from a dialogue
A transcript of a conversation is a record of the dialogue.
Which of the following is an example of a genre based on subject matter
What sentences contains an interjection
Ahh, that feels wonderful.
Which is an example of a genre based on form
which choice seems like part of a scene (sari)
sari waited impatiently at the hotel