Creative Composition 2 Summative Review

Comprehensive practice questions covering narrative elements, fiction forms, genres, narrative voice, and ethical considerations for creative writing.

What are narrative elements?

The building blocks of every fictional story that help writers create engaging, meaningful, and organized narratives.

How is a protagonist different from an antagonist?

The protagonist is the main character, while the antagonist is the character or force opposing the protagonist.

What is the difference between a static character and a dynamic character?

A static character remains the same throughout the story, whereas a dynamic character changes because of experiences.

What four elements are included in the setting of a story?

Place, Time, Social environment, and Atmosphere.

What are the five stages of plot structure in order?

1. Exposition, 2. Rising Action, 3. Climax, 4. Falling Action, and 5. Resolution.

What types of conflict can occur in a narrative?

Character vs. Self, Character vs. Character, Character vs. Society, Character vs. Nature, Character vs. Technology, and Character vs. Supernatural.

What are four functions of effective dialogue?

It reveals personality, develops relationships, advances the plot, and reveals conflict.

What is the definition of theme in fiction?

The central message or lesson of the story, such as Hope, Courage, Justice, Sacrifice, Love, or Identity.

Which point of view uses 'I', 'me', and 'my' to allow readers to experience the story through one character's perspective?

First Person

What is the difference between Third Person Limited and Third Person Omniscient?

Third Person Limited follows one character closely, while Third Person Omniscient knows every character's thoughts, feelings, and actions.

What is the Third Person Objective point of view?

The narrator reports only observable actions without revealing thoughts.

How is Second Person point of view characterized?

It uses the word 'you' and makes the reader become part of the story.

What is the difference between fast and slow pacing?

Fast pacing is used for action scenes, flash fiction, and suspense, while slow pacing is used for descriptions, reflection, and character development.

What are the standard characteristics of a short story regarding word count and content?

Usually $1,000$ to $7,500$ words, containing one major conflict, few characters, and one central theme.

What are the common traits of flash fiction?

A very short story usually under $1,000$ words (sometimes $300$ or fewer) with a complete plot, few characters, concise language, and a powerful ending.

How does Speculative Fiction differ from Realistic Fiction?

Speculative Fiction asks 'What if…?' and explores possibilities beyond reality (like sci-fi, fantasy, and dystopian fiction), while Realistic Fiction features stories that could happen in real life.

What are the key features of Digital Fiction?

Created using digital technology, it features interactive multimedia (hyperlinks, animation, sound) and nonlinear navigation that allows readers to choose endings or control story paths.

What is the difference between Plagiarism and Intertextuality?

Plagiarism is presenting another person's work as your own without acknowledgment, while intertextuality is ethically using ideas or references from other works to create something original.

What are the rules for AI Attribution in creative writing?

Acknowledge its use when required, follow school or publisher guidelines, and never claim entirely AI-generated work as completely original.

What should writers do to ensure Respectful Representation?

Research cultures carefully, avoid stereotypes, avoid offensive portrayals, and represent people fairly.