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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. What reason does a character have for going through a random transformation?
(a) No reason.
(b) A logical reason.
(c) An unexplained reason.
(d) An illogical reason.

2. How should exaggeration be used when writing a comedy?
(a) With extreme caution.
(b) Exaggeration should not be used in a comedy.
(c) Within certain boundaries.
(d) With no boundaries.

3. How often are sources of inspiration altered?
(a) Sometimes.
(b) Never.
(c) Hardly at all.
(d) Very often.

4. According to the author, what is the purpose of fiction?
(a) To give a better understanding of human mistakes.
(b) To give a detailed analysis of human nature.
(c) To give a detailed analysis of human mistakes.
(d) To give a better understanding of human nature.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What will help a writer to maintain consistency?

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

4. What makes the techniques for interjecting humor even more effective?

5. How should a character's traits be designed in order to engage the reader?

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