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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. What journey does Knight expect writers to take?

2. The writer refers to the unconscious mind as ____________.

3. Which of the following is expected to be true?

4. What does Knight describe as being the set of imaginary events designed to create anticipation in the reader?

5. What would most help a writer develop their writing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does it mean for a writer to use constraints?

2. Why is the first person perspective difficult for the writer?

3. What makes good dialogue?

4. Describe the quadrangle that Knight introduces.

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

6. What does Knight say is not a story?

7. How can a writer get out of the first stage of the developing writer?

8. What should the writer be aware of in terms of selling a story?

9. Describe the conscious mind.

10. Why is empathy important to writing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why must a writer be empathetic to create a good piece of work? How does a writer's empathy differ from the empathy of a non-writer? How can a writer learn to empathize?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the different viewpoints that Knight presents in his book. Which is the most advantageous? Which is the most difficult? Why?

Essay Topic 3

What are the important elements of a setting? What characteristics must a setting have to be realistic? Why? What type of setting is ideal, according to Knight?

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