HSWG Revision & review term 2 2020

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HSWG Revision Quiz

Welcome to the HSWG Revision Quiz! This engaging quiz is designed to test your knowledge on key concepts related to storytelling, fiction genres, and narrative techniques. Whether you're prepping for exams or just want to enhance your creative writing skills, this quiz offers valuable insights!

  • 10 multiple choice and checkbox questions
  • Understand conflicts and story structure
  • Explore various writing genres
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by CreativePen42
What is the 'conflict' in a story or play? (One correct answer.)
The main problem the character/s face.
The way characters speak.
Where and when the story/play takes place.
Descriptions of how things look, sound, smell, taste, feel and move.
Which of the following is an example of a conflict you might find in a story? (One correct answer.)
Individual vs. self.
Individual vs. group.
Individual vs. society.
Individual vs. non-human.
Individual vs. technology.
All of the above.
Which of the following are examples of different creative writing genres? (Can be more than one right answer.)
Exposition
Science fiction
Fantasy
Crime/detective
Dialogue
Poetry
For a story to fit into the narrative non-fiction genre, which features must it have? (Can be more than one right answer.)
Lots of dialogue.
Made-up characters.
A true story/something that really happened.
Scenes that read like a story.
A funny title.
What is the main difference between the science fiction genre and the fantasy genre? (One correct answer.)
In general, science fiction has elves and fantasy has aliens.
In general, science fiction is fast-paced and fantasy is slow-paced.
In general, science fiction is made up and fantasy is true.
In general, science fiction is about real/imagined science and fantasy is about magic.
What are some important features of science fiction and fantasy writing? (Can be more than one right answer.)
Setting is important because the story world is different from the 'real' world.
The rules of the imaginary world need to be consistent.
The imaginary world must be bleak and depressing.
Readers need to learn about a better way to live.
There has to be a twist at the end for the story to make sense.
What qualities would you expect to find in a story from the action/adventure/thriller genres? (Can be more than one right answer.)
Lots of suspense - wanting to find out what happens next.
There is always romance between the characters.
Fast pacing and lots of action.
Characters who are really funny.
Events that are not part of regular, everyday life.
Which of the following are things you should think about when giving a title to your work? (Can be more than one correct answer.)
Being unique/original
Being memorable
Providing insight into what might happen in the story
Making it obvious how the story will end.
Making the shortest possible title.
Which of the following statement about story structure is true? (One correct answer.)
You should always open the story with the climax to draw readers in.
You should always open the story with the exposition (who/where/when) so readers don't get confused.
You can open the story at any point in the chronology.
Structuring a story in chronological order is always boring.
Structuring a story out of chronological order is always exciting.
Which of the below are options for how to end a story/play? (Can be more than one correct answer.)
Resolve the conflict/'happily ever after'.
Having a clever title.
Leaving the story on a cliff-hanger.
A twist ending.
Once upon a time.
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