HBS HBS Creative Writing Skills

Question 1

In creative writing, 'show don't tell' means:

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using description and action instead of stating emotions directly

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writing longer sentences

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avoiding adjectives

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writing in first person

Question 2

Which sentence best uses sensory language?

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The sweet scent of roses drifted through the warm air.

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It was a nice day.

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The garden was lovely.

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She went outside.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a 'hook' at the beginning of a story?

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To grab the reader's attention immediately

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To conclude the story

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To introduce the setting

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To describe the main character

Question 4

What is 'third-person limited' point of view?

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The narrator follows one character's perspective using 'he/she'

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The narrator knows all characters' thoughts

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The narrator uses 'I' and 'we'

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The narrator is a character in the story

Question 5

Which of these is an example of onomatopoeia?

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The bang of the door echoed.

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The thunder was very loud.

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She was frightened.

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He ran fast.

Question 6

In a story, rising action refers to:

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events that build tension toward the climax

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the highest point of conflict

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the resolution of the conflict

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the introduction of characters