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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. "The Party of the Century" is what type of exercise?
(a) Group.
(b) Individual.
(c) Continuing.
(d) Two part.
2. What are the two types of endings?
(a) Sterling and Convoluted.
(b) Transformative and Emphatic.
(c) Strong and Consistent.
(d) Triumphant and Meek.
3. The author seeks to bring about:
(a) Intuitive writing skills.
(b) Free association.
(c) Creative tension.
(d) Teamwork.
4. Dana Gioia discusses which topic?
(a) Free verse.
(b) Prose.
(c) Villianelles.
(d) Lyric poetry.
5. What is the purpose of "Jump Starting the Dead Poem"?
(a) Creating new poems from old ones.
(b) Critiquing others' work.
(c) Starting over with a new perspective.
(d) Resurrecting a published poem.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the purpose of "Personal Universe Deck?"
2. What is the purpose of "Index/Table of Contents Exercise?"
3. How many poems will result from this group of exercises?
4. What type of song is "Shall We Dance?"
5. "The Props Assist the House" introduces which tool?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Free Verse Lineation? What is the purpose of using it in an exercise?
2. Name two exercises that give students ideas on how to jump start or rewrite a poem that is not working in its present state.
3. What is the purpose of cutting up magazines in Waldman's exercise "Collaborative Cut up?"
4. How important is it for students to choose a simple object for a Definition Poem?
5. How does the exercise on sonnets create a friendly forum and technique for students?
6. According to the author of this section, what is the most difficult task facing students?
7. What are the techniques employed in "Found in Translation" and "Homophonic Translation?"
8. The author claims that certain types of metaphors will come into being. Explain the metaphors and give examples.
9. What is the goal in the section titled "Stealing the Goods"?
10. Why is rewriting a poem in formal verse a good antidote for a flawed free verse poem?
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