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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When a writer first creates a character, how do they start?

2. What is a story comprised of?

3. According to Knight, what have many writers never been taught?

4. Which of the following is Kafka known for?

5. What is the job of the conscious mind?

Short Essay Questions

1. When a writer makes revisions, what are the things a writer should consider?

2. What types of awkward repetition should writers avoid?

3. What does Knight say that he cannot do for students?

4. What are the benefits Knight describes of being a writer, as well as the disadvantages?

5. What is a story comprised of?

6. Describe the quadrangle that Knight introduces.

7. What is meaning in a story?

8. What elements are crucial in creating an interesting character?

9. What is tone?

10. How can one learn to empathize?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Knight has debated with himself about why or why not good writing can be taught. What is your take on the issue? Can good storytelling be taught? Why or why not? How do your findings differ from Knight's?

Essay Topic 2

Knight describes the quadrangle as being the combination of character, setting, situation, and emotion. Why does Knight present the reader with the quadrangle? Why is each element of the quadrangle so significant? Does one have more significance over the others? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Knight regard repetition as being negative in a short story? What are alliteration and consonance, and what role do they play in a short story? Why would it be advantageous or disadvantageous to include these elements in a story?

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