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HBS Creative Writing Skills Flashcards

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  1. What is the purpose of a paragraph break in creative writing?

    Answer: To signal a shift in time, place, speaker, or idea

    Paragraph breaks signal transitions in time, place, speaker, or focus to organise the narrative.

  2. Which word best replaces 'said' to show a character is angry?

    Answer: snapped

    'Snapped' conveys anger in tone, making dialogue more expressive than the neutral 'said'.

  3. An 'unreliable narrator' is one who:

    Answer: may not be giving an accurate account of events

    An unreliable narrator's account is questionable due to bias, limited knowledge, or dishonesty.

  4. What is 'pathetic fallacy'?

    Answer: Using weather or nature to reflect a character's emotions

    Pathetic fallacy attributes human emotions to nature or weather to mirror a character's feelings.

  5. Which best describes 'descriptive writing'?

    Answer: Writing that paints a vivid picture using sensory detail

    Descriptive writing creates a vivid impression of a scene, person, or experience using detailed sensory language.

  6. In creative writing, 'pacing' refers to:

    Answer: the speed at which the story moves forward

    Pacing controls how quickly or slowly the story progresses, affecting tension and engagement.

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