Unit Test Four A copy of your quiz results will be sent to the email address you provide. Please enter your email: 1. The first layer of meaning refers to . . . what you think a story means when you first read it words and symbols the most obvious thing about a story none of the above 2. The second layer of meaning refers to . . . what you think a story means after you’ve thought about it for a while relevance theme sentences 3. Context means . . . everything that comes before and after what’s relevant in a story your life None of the above 4. Which of the following would not weaken a blog? Strong writing Lack of focus Inconsistency Bad grammar 5. Hyperbole is another word for . . . setting humor exaggeration relevance 6. Which of the following would not usually be good advice for writing a humor piece? Make one main point. Use repetition. Exaggerate the truth. Employ formal language. 7. The two most important aspects of any humor piece are . . . repetition and timing character and timing character and repetition hyperbole and funny words 8. Which of the following is not true? All stories involve violent action. All stories involve meaningful conflict. The goal of every story is to create emotion. Stories are about people with problems. 9. In most forms of creative writing, it is important to . . . use unusual words describe events in chronological order make the reader cry None of the above 10. Good timing in stories means . . . making things happen at the right moment making things take a long time to happen putting things off until the end of the story None of the above 11. Please enter your first and last name. (This field has no point value; we ask for your name so we can forward you your results if you do not receive an email copy.) Loading …
