Part 1
Can you be expected to make a dull subject interesting?
yes
What is taking the less usual side?
(Or give an example.)
Take an angle with writing something from a less common perspective
What are colorful words?
Dressy, showy words or phrases
What is the highest point in the plot diagram?
Climax
Who wore a Twin Falls potato sack, effectively changing the Idaho potato market?
Marilyn Monroe
What is "weak in content"?
unspecific, no opinion, incomplete feeling
What is slipping out of abstraction?
Be specific, even detailed rather than vague.
What are colored words?
Words with hidden underlying negative meanings
What is the ending of the plot diagram called?
resolution
What is a viable conspiracy theory about the Titanic?
two ships, U-boat sinking
Should you let English assignments interfere with your religion?
No
What is getting rid of obvious padding?
Cutting out filler words, phrases, and concepts and getting to the meat of the topic.
What are colorless words?
Overused words with limited, vague meanings
What is the beginning of the plot diagram called?
exposition
Where did an important NASA project go in April 2026?
around the moon
List the first ideas that come to mind and don't use them
What is calling a fool a fool?
Stating one's opinion without holding back or making it appear two-sided.
What is an example of a colored word?
Mother-in-law
What is the event called that gets the story rolling?
Example: Batman's parents die so he can become Batman
inciting incident
What is Miss Robbins' favorite cartoon character?
Scooby-Doo
What is bromides?
Obviously true statement
Ex: Murder is bad.
What is this an example of?
Choosing the topic of beetles when presented with the options: fraternities, favorite high school teacher, and beetles
Taking the less usual side
What is an example of a colorless word?
Good, bad, hard, big, a lot
What is the main hero called?
Hint: tag is in the answer
protagonist
What type of fruit is Italy known for?