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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which point of view does Knight believe to provide the most flexibility?
(a) First.
(b) Third.
(c) Detached.
(d) Second.

2. How does a writer try to evoke emotions from a reader?
(a) Imagery.
(b) Diction.
(c) All of these.
(d) Length of dialogue.

3. If a writer finds too much wrong with a manuscript when reviewing it, what does Knight suggest might have to happen?
(a) The writer sells it as is.
(b) The writer spends days on end reviewing it some more.
(c) The writer abandons it.
(d) The writer seeks professional editing help.

4. Knight suggests that the most important element of a story is the ___________.
(a) Idea.
(b) Fluency.
(c) Diction.
(d) Writing style.

5. What does Knight describe as having emotional sensitivity?
(a) Short story.
(b) Imagery.
(c) Prose.
(d) Poetry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Knight, the writer must always be aware of ________.

3. What is consonance?

4. What question does Knight suggest the writer ask about 'why'?

5. What is described as not allowing a story to be bogged down by overly complex sentences?

(see the answer keys)

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