1.02 Quiz: Ideas and Imagination
What does action do in writing?
"shows" by expressing characters' or the setting's movements
Which statement about dialogue is true?
It helps to "show" by allowing characters to speak specifically.
Which statement about generative writing is true?
It usually comes first in the writing process.
Which literary work did Robert Frost write?
the poem "The Road Not Taken"
How is generative writing best used?
to brainstorm new writing topics
What is the correct description of the term generative writing?
types of writing done to generate and explore ideas
What happens to new ideas during generative writing?
They are often generated by events happening around the writer.
Which statement about sensory details is true?
They express sound, sight, touch, taste, and hearing in writing.
Which sentence has the most nouns and verbs?
This one you
What did Mark Twain mean when he wrote, "When you catch an adjective, kill it."?
Too many adjectives can weaken a piece of writing.
Which sentence has the most active verbs?
When answering this question, remember - look for verbs that are specific!
Which sentence does the most "showing"?
When answering this question, remember that showing language tells you how the character feels by using specific nouns and verbs that SHOW the reader what is happening, instead of simply telling them.
Which sentence has the strongest nouns?
When answering this question, remember that the strongest nouns are the ones that are the most specific. Also, too many adjectives can weaken your writing!
What did Louis L'Amour mean when he wrote, "You have to turn the faucet on before the water starts to flow."?
Writers need to write a lot to generate new ideas to develop.
What is common for a writer to do while progressing through the writing process?
return to previous steps to develop or expand new ideas
What are sensory details, dialogue, and action?
techniques used to show rather than tell
What is a main idea in the poem "The Road Not Taken"?
Even the small decisions people make in life can change their lives.
What are examples of generative writing?
free-writing, listing, and brainstorming