CATEGORY 1: Creative Nonfiction Foundations
True or False: Creative nonfiction blends literary techniques and factual truth.
True
Which genre focuses on suspense and danger?
Thriller
Drama is meant to be performed where?
on stage
Repetition of vowel sounds is called?
Assonance
– First step in drafting a literary piece?
Choosing a topic
Research is not necessary in creative nonfiction writing.
False
What type of story usually has a sad ending?
Tragedy
What is the “fourth wall”?
The boundary between actors and the audience
Repetition of consonant sounds is called?
Consonance
Purpose of a thesis statement?
To guide the organization and main argument
Writers of creative nonfiction may emphasize parts of truth as long as they stay ____
accurate
Which genre is sung orally and tells a story?
Ballad
Difference between monologue and soliloquy?
Monologue: long speech to others
Soliloquy: character speaks thoughts aloud alone
What is an allusion?
A reference to something famous
Pathos appeals to what?
emotions
Can flashbacks be used in creative nonfiction?
yes
How is a fable different from a myth?
Fables teach morals; myths explain gods or natural phenomena
Purpose of dramatic irony?
To create suspense by giving the audience information characters do not know
Why can symbols be interpreted differently?
Because meaning depends on the reader’s understanding
Which thesis statement is weak for a persuasive essay on animal adoption?
a. “Pet adoption saves lives; communities should fund campaigns.”
b. “Animals should be adopted.”
c. “Every shelter pet deserves a loving home; governments should promote adoption.”
d. “Adopting pets reduces overpopulation; schools should collaborate.”
b. “Animals should be adopted.”
Which creative choice demonstrates ethical storytelling?
a. Fabricating events to make the story exciting
b. Completely changing the outcome
c. Leaving out all dialogue
d. Exaggerating emotions while staying truthful to events
Exaggerating emotions while staying truthful to events
Which genre focuses on personal feelings or moments?
Lyric Poetry
Which technique makes the audience feel included?
Breaking the Fourth wall
Why are imagery and imagined dialogue effective in nonfiction?
They help express real experiences creatively while keeping facts accurate
How can a writer improve a creative nonfiction piece without changing the truth of the story?
By revising structure, reflection, language, and literary techniques while keeping all facts accurate