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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In a comedy, what are the comedic interjections grounded in?
(a) Truth.
(b) Fiction.
(c) Conversation.
(d) Actions.

2. In comedy, how should a transformation be presented?
(a) In the middle of the story.
(b) In a justified way.
(c) In an unjustified way.
(d) Close to the end of the story.

3. How does a flashback affect the present narrative?
(a) It stops the narrative.
(b) It slows the narrative down.
(c) It speeds the narrative up.
(d) It does not affect the narrative.

4. What type of physical appearance can make a character more engaging?
(a) Appealing and specific.
(b) Appealing and blatant.
(c) Appealing, but vague.
(d) Appealing and subtle.

5. What is the first way a writer can engage the reader?
(a) Creating a weak initial impression that improves slowly.
(b) Creating an initial impression that does not appear strong or weak at first.
(c) Creating a weak initial impression that improves quickly.
(d) Creating a strong initial impression.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the problems with writing based on an issue?

2. How does the author describe writing based on an issue?

3. What type of humor is injected into a comedy?

4. What is a key contributor to a character's attitude?

5. How many of the basic elements of a narrative does milieu incorporate?

(see the answer key)

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