Cards in this guide (16)
Which of the following gives a direction about transitions between scenes
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
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
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 has the author Sharon Marcus written
Sharon Marcus has written:
'Sufi'
'Adam's Story'
'Between Women'
What does suggestion mean in writing
Hinting at meaning without stating it directly
Which of the following is an example of a genre based on subject matter
What is the narrator watching happen out the window
A neighbor capturing ducks
What do you know about Marcus from reading the story not that I care
he recently left the narrator
How does the narrator describe the pair of dirty socks in the corner of the room
What sentences contains an interjection
Ahh, that feels wonderful.
Which is an example of a genre based on form