Cards in this guide (24)
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 of writing about people you know
You may be so familiar with these people that details about them
do not stand out.
How can writing about objects help writers achieve compression in their writing
Objects can carry larger implications about people and
situations.
What does it mean to say words carry associations
a word's origins and use in other contexts affect the way we
read it.
What best explains the term beat as it is used in script writing
A brief pause in the dialogue
Which would make the best topic for a piece of paper of creative nonfiction
A surprising true story from the
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
Which best describes how writers of creative nonfiction often choose their themes
They choose themes that emerge out of their experiences.
apex Creative Writing 3.3.2
What is the best definition of tone in a dialogue
The felling behind the words the characters speak
Why can it be useful to include extra details in a first draft even if they will be taken out later
these details may help the writer remember other aspects of what happened. - apex
What is the best example of a word's familiar context influencing a reader's experience of it
Describing someone as a gem suggests an image of a sparkly precious stone
What does suggestion mean in writing
Hinting at meaning without stating it directly
What does it mean for a word choice to surprise the reader
The word is unexpected in that contex. :)
What might it mean to call a person adamant
the person is firm or unyielding
What best explains what a theme is in creative nonfiction
A Universal idea the writer tries to explore
What is something a child is likely to be an expert on
People in his or her neighborhood, APEX 3.3.2 quiz understanding the study
How does the narrator describe the pair of dirty socks in the corner of the room
Which best explains the term creative nonfiction
Creative writing based on real life
Which best explains what compression is
Packing a lot of meaning into a few
