Creative Writing 2024

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What distinguishes poetry from other literary genres?

  • It often employs a distinctive style and rhythm. (correct)
  • It is always written in prose form.
  • It consists solely of fictional narratives.
  • It focuses exclusively on factual reporting.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fiction?

  • Can include scientific facts. (correct)
  • Is typically written in prose form.
  • Presents invented narratives.
  • Describes imaginary events and people.

In which type of writing is the writer's emotional expression primarily emphasized?

  • Descriptive writing
  • Academic writing
  • Imaginative writing (correct)
  • Technical writing

Which type of writing would include user manuals and standard operating procedures?

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What is the primary goal of persuasive writing?

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What type of writing is described as using chronological order for actual events?

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Which of the following represents an example of expository writing?

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Which literary genre typically focuses on real events and facts?

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Which form of writing aims to create vivid imagery for the reader?

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What kind of writing would be classified as academic writing?

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Flashcards

Poetry

A literary work focusing on expressing feelings and ideas using distinctive style and rhythm.

Fiction

Imaginary events and people described in prose.

Non-Fiction

Writing about real events and facts.

Drama

A play for theater, radio, or television; a series of stimulating events.

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Imaginative Writing

Expressing thoughts and stories through feelings and emotions.

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Technical Writing

Professionally conveying information about specialized topics.

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Academic Writing

Formal writing style for universities and scholarly publications.

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Persuasive Writing

Convincing the reader of a viewpoint.

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Narrative Writing

Telling a story, either real or imagined.

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Descriptive Writing

Creating a vivid picture in the reader's mind through detailed descriptions.

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Expository Writing

Explaining or informing the reader on a particular topic.

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Study Notes

Creative Writing 2024

  • Course offered by the National College of Science and Technology
  • Covers four main literary genres and other writing forms

Four Main Literary Genres

  • Poetry: A literary work expressing feelings and ideas intensely through distinctive style and rhythm
  • Fiction: Prose that describes imaginary events and people; it is something invented or untrue
  • Non-Fiction: Writing about real events and facts, not invented stories
  • Drama: An exciting, emotional, or unexpected series of events; a play for theater, radio, or television

Types of Writing

  • Imaginative: Used to express thoughts, ideas, and stories using feelings and emotions
    • Examples: Novel writing, short stories, poetry, song lyrics
  • Technical: A form of communication professionals use to convey information about specialized topics
    • Examples: User manuals, employee handbooks, standard operating procedures, software user documentation, troubleshooting guides
  • Academic: A formal writing style used in universities and scholarly publications
    • Examples: Journal articles, books on academic topics, essays, research papers, dissertations

Other Forms of Writing

  • Persuasive: A text that tries to convince the reader of a point of view
    • Examples: Advertisement copy, editorials, book reviews
  • Narrative: A story that can be actual events in chronological order or imagined events in a timeline created by the author
    • Examples: Essays, fairy tales, movies, jokes
  • Descriptive: Writing that creates a vivid image of what's being described in the reader's mind
    • Examples: "My mind is in the air", "She has teary eyes", "He looks very handsome"
  • Expository: Writing used to explain, give information, and support the topic with evidence, details, and facts
    • Examples: Educational books, political books, thesis/research papers

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