An example: Rick thought about following Maureen home, but rain was starting to drip from the awning, so he sat on the step and watched her go.
What is limited omniscient narration?
100
The practice of sending works to several literary magazines in the hope of getting published
What is simultaneous submission?
100
The term for a plot pattern that begins in the middle of the action, then provides flashbacks to reveal how the situation got to that point.
What is medias res?
200
definition of an image
What is a word or group of words that uses one or some of the 5 senses?
200
Act consistently, be relatable, have a desire or motivation, change in some way, and be interesting. What do these "musts" describe?
What is well-developed (good) characterization?
200
In this point of view, the focus is maintained by centering the story on the perceptions of one main character.
What is third person limited omniscient?
200
Definition of "theme"
What is a complete sentence that comments on the human condition?
200
What renders the whole plot moot, according to Stephen King.
What is an interesting situation?
300
The five elements of poetry.
What are imagery, density, line, sound, and rhythm?
300
The three ways to characterize.
What are direct description of appearance and psychology, what the character says and does, and other characters' reactions to your character?
300
Julie thought the party would be a blast, but then it wasn't. Dan said some nasty things to her, and she left early.
What is 3rd person limited omniscient?
300
The definition of "truism"
A widely accepted and obvious assertion
300
What it means to have a sophisticated and dynamic opening.
What is "intrigue readers while avoiding a hook that blatantly asks for attention"?
400
The sunset was beautiful.
What is an example of telling?
400
Whole-group question: The 5 do's of setting.
Let nouns and verbs do as much of the work as possible, use it to enhance other elements of fiction, conduct research, involve senses, and avoid long chunks of description
400
The impact of objective narration.
What is emotional minimalism?
400
A way to avoid an obscure (not obvious) theme
Dramatize the theme through action, dialogue and thoughts. Avoid directly stating the theme at the end of the story.
400
Causal/linear plot.
What is a plot pattern that tells a story from beginning to end in chronological order, with each event influencing the next?
500
Dull-colored goats were tethered along the path; their forelegs were tangled in their ropes so tightly that whenever they nodded the bush anchoring them nodded in answer.
What is an example of an image? (or showing)
500
How setting can show a character's perspective.
Details are viewed through the scope of a specific character who has a specific way of viewing them, which shows age, outlook, etc.
500
When readers can see into everyone's heads (thoughts).
What is third person omniscient?
500
The way to prevent a thematic cliche or truism in a work of fiction
What is "develop characters to make them more complex"?
500
Frame story.
What is a plot pattern in which one character (or the main character's future self) tells another character's story.