Cards in this guide (16)
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.
What is the best example of a question related to theme
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
How can writing about objects help writers achieve compression in their writing
Objects can carry larger implications about people and
situations.
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 is the best definition of tone in a dialogue
The felling behind the words the characters speak
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 does it mean for a word choice to surprise the reader
The word is unexpected in that contex. :)
Which best explains what compression is
Packing a lot of meaning into a few
