Week 1_CRWR_Review

What is the primary goal of creative writing?

• To summarize factual information

• To evoke emotion and communicate a theme

• To provide academic analysis

• To teach grammar rules

Which of the following is not typically a component of creative writing?

• Writing from a specific point of view

• Using imaginative or descriptive language

• Following a strict five-paragraph essay structure

• Connecting with the reader’s emotions

What is displacement activity in the context of creative writing?

• Moving your story to a new setting

• Changing a character’s personality

• Writing from a different point of view

• Engaging in busywork to avoid writing

What’s a major risk of talking too much about your story ideas before writing them?

• It improves your speaking skills

• You'll get too much feedback

• It drains your creative energy

• It improves your editing skills too early

What does “sentimentality” or “kitsch” refer to in creative writing?

• Writing with complex vocabulary

• Using original, deep emotions

• Relying on emotional clichés

• Adding fantasy elements to your story

How can fantasy and perfectionism become obstacles for writers?

• They lead to procrastination or endless revision

• They encourage originality

• They help polish a story quickly

• They improve your ability to write multiple drafts

What should you do when a writing project feels “out of depth”?

• Quit and start something easier

• Do research and experiment creatively

• Wait for the perfect time

• Ask someone else to finish it for you

What is a unique feature of the Buzan Technique of journaling?

• Writing in paragraphs and poems

• Using only formal, academic language

• Using only formal, academic language because this might affect your emotional recovery

• Creating mind maps using words, colors, and images

What is the primary goal of a Reading Response Journal?

• To summarize books for exams

• To critique an author’s grammar because it's very important

• To reflect on and emotionally connect with a text

• To write fan fiction based on the text and publish it as your own idea

What is the main benefit of Unsent Letters in journaling?

• Strengthening communication in real time

• Improving grammar and letter-writing skills

• Creating messages for public speaking

• Releasing emotions without fear of response