Creative Writing

Question 1

It is an imaginative writing, typically written in paragraphs rather than verses. It often employs figurative
language, metaphors, and carefully chosen words.

Answer 1

Fiction

Question 2

Flash Fiction

Answer 2

100-1,000 words

Question 3

Short Story

Answer 3

1,000–10,000 words

Question 4

Novelette

Answer 4

10,000–20,000 words

Question 5

Novella

Answer 5

20,000–30,000 words

Question 6

Novel

Answer 6

30,000+ words

Question 7

6 Elements of Fiction

Answer 7

• Plot
• Characters
• Point of View
• Voice and Dialogue
• Setting
• Theme

Question 8

The sequence of events, including conflict and resolution.

Answer 8

Plot

Question 9

The individuals in a story. Protagonists (heroes), antagonists (villains), or others that drive the story. It can be humans, animals, or objects.

Answer 9

Characters

Question 10

This is the position in which the story is being told, and the manner of its telling.

Answer 10

Point of View

Question 11

Narration and character interactions or talking.

Answer 11

Voice and Dialogue

Question 12

Where and when the story happens.

Answer 12

Setting

Question 13

The story’s underlying message about the human experience.

Answer 13

Theme

Question 14

Plot vs Story

Answer 14

• The story is the what—the sequence of events and actions in chronological order.
• The plot is the how—the arrangement of those events in a specific structure to create meaning, tension, and engagement.

Question 15

In Ancient Greece drama, it was considered the most critical element of storytelling.

Answer 15

Plot (Mythos)

Question 16

He emphasized the importance of plot (mythos) in his works.

Answer 16

Aristotle

Question 17

3 Part Structure of Mythos according to Aristotle

Answer 17

• Act 1 - Protasis
• Act 2 - Epitasis
• Act 3 - Catastrophe

Question 18

This is the introduction of the story

Answer 18

Act 1 - Protasis

Question 19

The rising action or complications of the story.

Answer 19

Act 2 - Epitasis

Question 20

This is the resolution or conclusion of the story

Answer 20

Act 3 - Catastrophe

Question 21

Freytag’s Dramatic Structure

Answer 21

• Exposition
• Rising Action
• Climax
• Falling Action
• Resolution

Question 22

Introduces setting, characters, and context.

Answer 22

Exposition

Question 23

Builds tension through challenges.

Answer 23

Rising Action

Question 24

The turning point, often a critical decision.

Answer 24

Climax

Question 25

Resolves conflicts.

Answer 25

Falling Action

Question 26

The story’s conclusion

Answer 26

Resolution

Question 27

3 Types of Conflicts

Answer 27

MAN VERSUS:
* Self
* Man
* Nature

Question 28

3 Kinds of Character Development

Answer 28

• Appearance
• Attributes
• Aspirations

Question 29

Looks, voice, movement of a character.

Answer 29

Appearance

Question 30

Personality, preferences of a character.

Answer 30

Attributes

Question 31

Motivations of a character.

Answer 31

Aspirations

Question 32

4 Types of Characters

Answer 32

• Major
• Minor
• Dynamic
• Static

Question 33

These characters are central to the story.

Answer 33

Major Characters

Question 34

These characters support the plot without dominating it.

Answer 34

Minor Characters

Question 35

These characters change throughout the story.

Answer 35

Dynamic Characters

Question 36

These characters remain unchanged throughout the story.

Answer 36

Static Characters

Question 37

The character the audience agrees or roots for.

Answer 37

Protagonist

Question 38

The opposing force for the protagonist, and usually the audience disagrees or does not root for.

Answer 38

Antagonist

Question 39

Characterization Techniques

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• Direct
• Indirect
• Comparative
• Active

Question 40

This technique explicitly describes traits.

Answer 40

Direct Characterization

Question 41

This technique highlights traits by contrasting or comparing with others

Answer 41

Comparative Characterization

Question 42

This technique is when you allow the audience to slowly recognize who the characters are and what kind of
person they are.

Answer 42

Indirect Characterization

Question 43

This technique is when you shows traits through movement or decisions.

Answer 43

Active Characterization

Question 44

Indirect vs Active Characterization

Answer 44

• Indirect characterization relies on interpretation of subtle cues (dialogue, thoughts, relationships).
• Active characterization emphasizes visible, concrete actions to reveal traits