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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, Finishing A Story.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following matches the definition Knight has given for tension?
(a) Complication of the story.
(b) One plot multiplies into two or three.
(c) Setting and character development.
(d) Introducing a new character or setting.

2. What does Knight say about mismatching mood and tone?
(a) It can never be effective.
(b) Sometimes it can be effective.
(c) It can only work when the mood and tone are still somewhat similar.
(d) It can only work when the mood is comical.

3. Which point of view does Knight believe proves to be most awkward?
(a) Second.
(b) First.
(c) Detached.
(d) Third.

4. What is consonance?
(a) Repetition of similar words.
(b) Repetition of final consonant sounds.
(c) Repetition of vowel sounds.
(d) Prose.

5. Which of the following elements must be present in a story for it to be complete?
(a) Character, setting, situation, emotion.
(b) Character, setting, situation.
(c) Emotion, character.
(d) Character, emotion, situation, clarity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Knight suggest as being significant when dealing with an editor?

2. Which of the following means using the simplest words to tell a story?

3. Through which viewpoint can the writer enter the mind of any character?

4. Through which viewpoint can the writer enter only one character's mind?

5. What does Knight describe as being irrelevant and confusing for both the reader and writer?

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