Movement Belay Certification Narrative Writing 5

Question 1

What is a 'story arc' in narrative writing?

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The overall shape of a narrative from introduction through conflict to resolution

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The geographic journey a character takes

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The number of subplots in a story

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The style of language used by the narrator

Question 2

In dialogue writing, what is the purpose of a 'dialogue tag'?

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To indicate who is speaking and sometimes how

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To describe the setting around speakers

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To summarize what was said without quoting

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To introduce a new character into the scene

Question 3

A writer describes a character's messy desk covered in half-read books and empty coffee cups. This is an example of:

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Indirect characterization

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Direct characterization

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Foreshadowing

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Setting description only

Question 4

What is the term for a secondary storyline that runs alongside the main plot?

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Subplot

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Frame narrative

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Backstory

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Denouement

Question 5

Which of the following would most effectively open a personal narrative to immediately engage the reader?

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'The smoke alarm shrieked at 3 a.m., and I smelled burning before I was fully awake.'

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'I was born in Chicago in 1995.'

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'This essay will discuss a memorable event from my childhood.'

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'There are many interesting events that have happened in my life.'

Question 6

The phrase 'life is a highway' is an example of which literary device?

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Personification

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Allusion

Question 7

What does 'pacing' refer to in narrative writing?

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The speed at which the story unfolds and events are revealed to the reader

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The geographic movement of characters through the setting

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The number of scenes in each chapter

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The balance between dialogue and description