Unit 1: Introduction to Creative Writing

Match the following word to its definition

• Fiction

• According to Harmon and Holman 1996, 398, it is the term applied to the many forms in which human beings have given rhythmic

  expressions to their most intense perceptions of the world, themselves, and the relation of

  the two"

• Creative Non-fiction

• This refers to a conventional written text created in an academic setting.

• Poetry

• This is a factual narrative that uses the strategies and techniques of fiction

  writing.

• Academic writing

• This is a story told in action by actors who impersonate the characters”

• Drama

• This is a narrative writing drawn from the imagination rather than from history or fact”

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Professional writing is also known as ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• "business writing"
• “written communication
• expository writing

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

​ (a)   ​ is defined as the careful use of words to express meaning.​

• Accuracy
• Precision
• Appropriateness

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

​ (a)   means that we need to choose words that will highlight

• Appropriateness
• Precision
• Accuracy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the other term for diction?

• word choice

• pronunciation

• enunciation

• word formation

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

The following are the purposes of diction in writing, except one.

• It helps establish the narrative voice of the story.

• It maintains the formal tone of the story.

• It amplifies the setting of the story.

• It brings the characters of the story to life.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the difference between accuracy and precision in using diction?

• Accuracy is the appropriate use of words, while precision is the careful selection of words to express an idea.

• Accuracy is the intentional use of words to stimulate the mind of the readers, while precision is the logical use of words to inform them.

• Accuracy is the careful selection of words, while precision is the exact use of words to express an idea

• Accuracy is the exact use of words, while precision is the careful selection of words to convey an idea.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What kind of diction is shown in the sentence below?

Bea dumped him last January.

• pedantic diction

• formal diction

• colloquial diction

• slang diction

What kind of diction is shown in the sentence below?

The clouds, against the clear sky of sunrise, seem like the gates of heaven.

• poetic diction

• pedantic diction

• informal diction

• abstract diction

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What kind of diction is shown in the sentence below?

I bought my daughter a blue smartphone.

• poetic diction

• pedantic diction

• abstract diction

• concrete diction

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9