1.04 The Writing Process Part 2 CW

What point of view is a memoir most commonly written in?

• first person -- the narrator is the author telling their story

• second person-- the narrator is telling you how to experience their story

• third person-- the narrator is looking on the events from a removed place in their story

• fourth person--four people are telling the story

What is the definition of "narrator"?

• the person who sold the books

• how a writer tells the story through point of view

• how a writer edits the story to make sense

• the process of creating believable characters

Which is the least used point of view in literature?

• first

• second

• third

• fourth

Dialogue "shows" not "tells." What should writers try to avoid when writing dialogue?

• using no quotations marks

• using dialogue to upset the reader

• forgetting entirely about dialogue

• using both dialogue and narrative to say the same thing

What do effective writers try to use dialogue for in their writing?

• confuse the reader

• keep the reader guessing

• show characters' emotions

• develop the setting

How are narration and point of view related?

• point of view is a style of narration

• point of view is more important

• narration is more important

• they are unrelated

What are "conventions" in writing?

• the mechanics of writing (spelling and grammar)

• the sound of writing (tone and mood)

• the look of writing (font and size)

• the form of writing (fiction and poetry)

What is the difference between revising and editing?

• revising changes content, editing changes mechanics

• revising changes mechanics, editing changes content

• editing is more important than revising

• revising is more important than editing

How do you revise your work?

• add words to make the story longer

• check mechanics to make sure they follow grammar rules

• add details to make sure readers' questions are answered

• delete words that your proof-reader circled

What is the goal of a peer review?

• criticize people--break them down to build them up

• receive and give feedback to help with clarity and other revisions

• check for errors in spelling and grammar

• tell someone their draft is perfect how it is