Creative Writing Flashcards

1
Q

What two good ways can you start an opening paragraph?

A
  • start with three adjectives which are separated with full stops (Rustic. Red. Rusted. That was how the door stood after years of being used)
  • start with an emotion (eg. Fear. That is the only thing you feel when a wave rolls towards you, threatening to engulf all that is left. Fear.)
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Q

What sentence structures should you include?

A

Try to include a short sentence (eg. 3 words)

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3
Q

What could you also try to include to make it link to other topics?

A

Allusion (historical, literature, religious etc.)

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4
Q

What can you use that lists three words together?

A

Triplets

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