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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16, 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is a Presentation perspective?
(a) A narrative that allows the reader to forget they are being told a story.
(b) A narrative that prevents the reader from responding to a story.
(c) A narrative that influences the reader how to respond to the story.
(d) A narrative that reminds the reader they are being told a story.

3. What technique can help avoid cliché?
(a) Realism.
(b) Extensive descriptions.
(c) Brief descriptions.
(d) Exaggeration.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, what is an engaging narrative never about?

2. Which type of narrative is most often used when writing from a Representation perspective?

3. What word is used to describe the life ideally given to fictional characters?

4. What should the motives reveal when making a character more believable?

5. In a comedy, what are the comedic interjections grounded in?

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