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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following genres does Knight suggest is almost extinct?

2. Which of the following is a reason Knight gives for an author not finishing a story?

3. What is the voice a writer uses to tell parts of a story or differences in characters?

4. Which of the following means using the simplest words to tell a story?

5. Which of the following is a question Knight suggests the writer must ask about 'who'?

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

Describe the significance that Knight places on theme and meaning. What is the difference between the two? How are they similar? Why are both elements important to a story?

Essay Topic 3

What is Knight's definition of a story? How does this differ from the definition you have known? What are the characteristics and qualities of a story?

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