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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When an idea is the primary focus, what is the role of the characters?
(a) They define the plot completely.
(b) Complex plot functionaries.
(c) Simple plot functionaries.
(d) They define the plot in some way.

2. Which of the following is not an example of a minor character's function?
(a) To create suspense.
(b) To act as a love interest.
(c) To define the main theme.
(d) To offer information.

3. What does the writer use with words to achieve his/her main goals?
(a) Structure.
(b) Grammar.
(c) Poetic license.
(d) Research.

4. As what is the idea of hierarchy defined?
(a) A guideline to which characters to introduce first in a narrative.
(b) A guideline to how many characters to include in a narrative.
(c) A guideline to the amount of narrative each character receives.
(d) A guideline to the role a character plays in the plot.

5. What is one of the problems with writing based on an issue?
(a) The characters tend to embody perspectives with no attitudes.
(b) The characters tend to embody attitudes with no perspectives.
(c) The characters tend to embody attitudes or perspectives.
(d) The characters embody neither attitudes nor perspectives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must a storyteller do when creating characters or events?

2. What is the function of a major character?

3. What kind of narrative should a storyteller use?

4. With what does the author intend to help writers?

5. What are three good example of character definition in fiction?

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