How much do you know about creative writing?

A quiz on creative writing. Remember, the answers may vary according to opinions, but I tried to make them as pointed as possible without making them obvious.

A quiz on creative writing. Remember, the answers may vary according to opinions, but I tried to make them as fpointed as possible without making them obvious.

What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
18 to 24 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old
What is your gender?
Male
Female
1. True or False: Every "Rule for Writing" has an exception, including grammatical rules.
True
False
2. Choose the best alternative way to state the following while retaining the same meaning: Jill looked at Keith slyly and hissed, "Was it you?! Did you do it?!"
Looking at Keith slyly, Jill hissed, "Was it you?! Did you do it?!"
Jill looked at Keith slyly. Jill hissed at Keith, "Was it you?! Did you do it?!"
Jill looked at Keith slyly and hissed, "Was it you? Did you do it?"
Good As Is
3. Choose the most well-written statement:
The lady elegantly walked into the room with her beautiful dress draped gracefully over her kneecaps. Her entrance was stunning.
The lady walked into the room with a sparkling blue dress. Her steps were evenly paced, never missing a beat. All eyes were on her.
4. True or False: It is better to be an architect to your story than a gardener. Stories are rigid structures, and that structure cannot be altered or else it will not hold up.
True
False
On the fence
5. Choose the most well-written dialogue:
"I-uhh-won't be at the party on Saturday," Mike said, "I've got some... uh... family problems."
"I... won't be at the party on Saturday.... I've got.... uh.... family problems," said Mike.
Mike hesitated. "I won't be at the party on Saturday," he said questionably, "I have... family problems."
"I won't be at the party on Saturday. I have family problems," Mike said.
6. Fill in the blank with the best word: "My heart warms when I hear the chirps of the morning. The bird's song sounds _______."
Tantalizing
Lovely
Pulchritudinous
Beauteous
7. In this story, choose the worst plot point in regards to plot strength.
It was a morning filled with possibilities: I was starting at a new school and my reputation was a blank slate. I could be anyone I wanted. When I got to school, I met a girl named Nina, who was the class President.
I tried to make friends with her, but it didn't work. Suddenly, Nina started spreading rumors about me! I had to get my reputation back to a clean slate!
I told everyone the rumors weren't true, but no one believed me. I confronted Nina, but she only slapped me in the face.
When we were sent to the principal's office, Nina blamed everything on me. The principal believed the class president over me and sent me to detention. All the rumors were carved in stone and I had no hope for redemption.
Then I learned that Nina came from an abused family and understood what was going on. I told the guidance counselor, and now Nina's getting the help she needs.
Nina and I never became friends, but after that, she never bothered me again.
8. What is the First Plot Point?
The first information vital to your plot to enter your story.
The moment that your character has a goal to meet.
The climax of the story.
The moment your character has an opposition.
The moment your character is introduced.
9. What is the purpose of a prologue?
To entice the reader to keep reading.
To introduce your character.
To give the backstory.
To give information about things long past.
10. True or False: The same plot can never be used twice.
True
False

What is your age?

Under 18 Years Old

18 to 24 Years Old

25 to 30 Years Old

31 to 40 Years Old

41 to 50 Years Old

51 to 60 Years Old

Over 60 Years Old

What is your gender?

Male

Female

1. True or False: Every "Rule for Writing" has an exception, including grammatical rules.

True

False

2. Choose the best alternative way to state the following while retaining the same meaning: Jill looked at Keith slyly and hissed, "Was it you?! Did you do it?!"

Looking at Keith slyly, Jill hissed, "Was it you?! Did you do it?!"

Jill looked at Keith slyly. Jill hissed at Keith, "Was it you?! Did you do it?!"

Jill looked at Keith slyly and hissed, "Was it you? Did you do it?"

Good As Is

3. Choose the most well-written statement:

The lady elegantly walked into the room with her beautiful dress draped gracefully over her kneecaps. Her entrance was stunning.

The lady walked into the room with a sparkling blue dress. Her steps were evenly paced, never missing a beat. All eyes were on her.

4. True or False: It is better to be an architect to your story than a gardener. Stories are rigid structures, and that structure cannot be altered or else it will not hold up.

True

False

On the fence

5. Choose the most well-written dialogue:

"I-uhh-won't be at the party on Saturday," Mike said, "I've got some... uh... family problems."

"I... won't be at the party on Saturday.... I've got.... uh.... family problems," said Mike.

Mike hesitated. "I won't be at the party on Saturday," he said questionably, "I have... family problems."

"I won't be at the party on Saturday. I have family problems," Mike said.

6. Fill in the blank with the best word: "My heart warms when I hear the chirps of the morning. The bird's song sounds _______."

Tantalizing

Lovely

Pulchritudinous

Beauteous

7. In this story, choose the worst plot point in regards to plot strength.

It was a morning filled with possibilities: I was starting at a new school and my reputation was a blank slate. I could be anyone I wanted. When I got to school, I met a girl named Nina, who was the class President.

I tried to make friends with her, but it didn't work. Suddenly, Nina started spreading rumors about me! I had to get my reputation back to a clean slate!

I told everyone the rumors weren't true, but no one believed me. I confronted Nina, but she only slapped me in the face.

When we were sent to the principal's office, Nina blamed everything on me. The principal believed the class president over me and sent me to detention. All the rumors were carved in stone and I had no hope for redemption.

Then I learned that Nina came from an abused family and understood what was going on. I told the guidance counselor, and now Nina's getting the help she needs.

Nina and I never became friends, but after that, she never bothered me again.

8. What is the First Plot Point?

The first information vital to your plot to enter your story.

The moment that your character has a goal to meet.

The climax of the story.

The moment your character has an opposition.

The moment your character is introduced.

9. What is the purpose of a prologue?

To entice the reader to keep reading.

To introduce your character.

To give the backstory.

To give information about things long past.

10. True or False: The same plot can never be used twice.

True

False

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