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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In terms of writing, to what does economy refer?
(a) Saying the most with the least amount of words.
(b) Using ony simple words when appropriate.
(c) Saying the most with accuracy and appropriate diction.
(d) Saying the least with the most amount of words.

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

3. What does Knight suggest is straightforward and no-nonsense?
(a) Prose.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Diction.
(d) Style.

4. Which of the following describes Knight's view of precision?
(a) Consecutiveness.
(b) Accurate setting and character depiction.
(c) Accuracy in creating realistic personalities.
(d) Accurate use of words.

5. According to Knight, what is the most important element that the ending offers a reader?
(a) Conflict.
(b) Resolution.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Rising action.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which point of view does Knight believe to provide the most flexibility?

2. If a writer has an idea but the phrasing is escaping him, what next course of action does Knight suggest should be next?

3. What does Knight say about mismatching mood and tone?

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

5. What is the term used to describe the opposite of a satisfying resolution by Knight?

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