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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If the writer feels the story is becoming boring, what does Knight believe is necessary?
(a) Starting over with the same idea.
(b) Scrapping the story entirely.
(c) Ending the story early.
(d) Making drastic cuts.

2. According to Knight, the writer must always be aware of ________.
(a) The critic.
(b) The reader.
(c) The antagonist.
(d) The protagonist.

3. What does Knight describe as being one sentence leading to another?
(a) Fluency.
(b) Repetition.
(c) Consecutiveness.
(d) Diction.

4. What does Knight suggest as being significant when dealing with an editor?
(a) Writers should avoid seeking professional editors.
(b) Writers need to listen to editors.
(c) Writers should take what editors say lightly.
(d) Writers should not edit their books at all.

5. If the writer is creating a fictional town or building, how does Knight suggest creating integrity?
(a) Surround it with real places.
(b) Surround it with obscure details.
(c) Surround it with fictional places.
(d) Surround it with complex characters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is consonance?

2. What type of market is subject to cycles and fads?

3. Through which viewpoint does the writer avoid entering the mind of any character?

4. What is the purpose of reviewing work after it is complete?

5. What is alliteration?

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