HBS HBS Creative Writing Skills

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

using description and action instead of stating emotions directly

Answer

'Show don't tell' means conveying emotions and events through specific details rather than stating them outright.

Question 2

Which sentence best uses sensory language?

Accepted Answer

The sweet scent of roses drifted through the warm air.

Answer

Sensory language appeals to the senses; 'sweet scent', 'warm air' engage smell and touch.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

To grab the reader's attention immediately

Answer

A hook is an opening device designed to immediately engage and capture the reader's interest.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Third-person limited uses 'he/she' and follows one character's perspective without knowing all characters' inner thoughts.

Question 5

Which of these is an example of onomatopoeia?

Accepted Answer

The bang of the door echoed.

Answer

'Bang' is an onomatopoeia because the word mimics the sound it describes.

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