2.01 Make Your Fiction Writing Come Alive

What is one of the primary reasons we engage with fiction?

• To learn factual information

• To engage in complex problem-solving

• To experience different emotions and scenarios

• To study historical events

What makes the first description of Billie more effective than the second?

• It evokes a stronger sensory experience

• It is shorter and more direct

• It uses simpler language

• It is more scientifically accurate

Why is prose fiction challenging in engaging readers' senses directly?

• It can only convey sound and motion

• It is not interactive

• It uses static symbols on a background

• It relies solely on visual elements

Why is engaging the reader's senses important in fiction?

• To make the story more factual

• To ensure the reader remains passive

• To immerse the reader in the story's world

• To focus solely on visual descriptions

How does fiction play with our sense of motion?

• Through detailed scientific explanations

• By describing characters' physical movements only

• Using metaphors and similes

• Engaging with abstract concepts of motion

What does the term 'ghost-quiet' exemplify in fiction writing?

• A direct comparison

• An overt metaphor

• An implied comparison

• A scientific description

Why are cliches discouraged in fiction writing?

• They are difficult to understand

• They lack originality and engagement

• They offer fresh perspectives

• They engage the reader's imagination

What effect does the 'stewed cherry dress' have on readers?

• It distracts from the main storyline

• It provides a clear, factual description

• It engages their imagination to visualize the scene

• It confuses them with complex language

How should writers use words in fiction?

• By engaging multiple senses and creating movement

• By choosing the most complex words

• By sticking to simple, straightforward descriptions

• By using as many adjectives as possible

What is the role of unexpected connotations in fiction?

• To confuse the reader

• To simplify the narrative

• To adhere to traditional storytelling methods

• To light up the reader's imagination