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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13, 14 and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are "showing" and "telling" defined?
(a) Showing gives a sense of passivity, telling gives a sense of immediacy.
(b) Showing affects only the characters, telling affects only the events.
(c) Showing gives a sense of immediacy, telling gives a sense of passivity.
(d) Showing affects only the events, telling affects only the characters.

2. What should the writer's own experiences have in order to be used as fictional inspiration?
(a) Emotional, theoretical, or experiential connection with a character.
(b) Theoretical, spiritual, or experiential connection with a character.
(c) Emotional, spiritual, or experiential connection with a character.
(d) Emotional, theoretical, or spiritual connection with a character.

3. What type of imperfections can be appealing to readers?
(a) Uncontrollable.
(b) Endearing.
(c) Unknown.
(d) Temporary.

4. What type of vocabulary creates a negative response to a character?
(a) Large and overused.
(b) Small and underutilized.
(c) Inconsistent.
(d) Incomprehensible.

5. What are the most popular forms of narration?
(a) Second person or third person.
(b) First person or third person.
(c) First person or second person.
(d) First person, second person, or third person.

Short Answer Questions

1. On a basic level, which one of the following defines character in a narrative?

2. Which form of language requires more precision?

3. How many basic types of characters are there?

4. What balance must be met when creating an endearing character?

5. What type of pain and suffering for a character causes the reader's emotional investment to expand?

(see the answer key)

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