creative writing Flashcards
1
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what does MASOAPS stand for
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Metaphor Alliteration Simile Onomatopoeia Adjective Personification Sensory language
2
Q
whats a slug line?
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Once the master scene heading is established, screenwriters often use subheader slug lines to draw attention to a specific scene element, important detail, or simply to break up a longer scene.
3
Q
where is the best palce to set the scene in creative writing
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in one specific place try not to move around alot
4
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good similies
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You were as brave as a lion. They fought like cats and dogs. He is as funny as a barrel of monkeys. This house is as clean as a whistle. He is as strong as an ox. Your explanation is as clear as mud. Watching the show was like watching grass grow.
5
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Good onomatopoeia
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Arf Growl Roar Baa Hee-haw Screech Bark Hiss Snarl Bow-wow Honk Squawk Buzz Hoot Squeak
6
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good metaphores
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The snow is a white blanket. He is a shining star. Her long hair was a flowing golden river. Tom's eyes were ice as he stared at her. The children were flowers grown in concrete gardens. Kisses are the flowers of affection. The falling snowflakes are dancers. The calm lake was a mirror.
7
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show dont tell
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try not to tell me that someone has just died try to describe it.
