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What is the primary purpose of creative writing?
Creative writing is solely aimed at professional writers.
False
What does 'Dulce et utile' mean?
To delight and instruct
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of creative writing?
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What are the stages of writing?
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What is a short story's minimum word count?
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Match the following forms of fiction with their length:
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Study Notes
Introduction to Creative Writing
- Creative writing utilizes literary devices and figurative language to enhance expression.
- Serves as a means of self-expression and exploration of diverse writing styles and genres.
- Imaginative writing involves crafting stories using one's imagination beyond conventional norms.
Purpose of Creative Writing
- Aims to entertain and engage readers.
- "Dulce et utile" concept by Horace emphasizes delighting and instructing the audience.
- Encourages sharing personal experiences with an interested audience.
Benefits of Creative Writing
- Builds confidence in writing abilities.
- Promotes artistic self-expression and individual creativity.
- Enhances imagination and clarifies thoughts.
- Fosters empathy and improves communication skills.
- Leads to a better understanding of writing mechanics.
- Contributes to improved physical, mental, and emotional well-being in individuals.
Academic Writing
- Involves technical, formal, and professional writing.
- Essential for documenting significant experiences across time.
- Adheres to a prescribed format for clarity and consistency.
Stages of Writing
- Pre-Writing: Idea generation phase focusing on topics, genre, and language choices.
- Writing Stage: Drafting process to articulate ideas on paper, constituting the main writing effort.
- Post-Writing: Includes critiquing, revising, and editing to refine the draft.
Forms of Fiction
- Fiction is prose narrating imagined stories with fictional characters and events.
- Length categories:
- Novel: over 50,000 words.
- Novella: 17,500 to 49,999 words.
- Short Story: at least 2,000 words.
- Quality distinctions:
- Literary Fiction: tailored for specific audiences, typically acclaimed with literary standards.
- Commercial Fiction: accessible to the general public and often more affordable.
Reading Techniques
- As a reader: for entertainment and enjoyment.
- As a writer: emphasizes critical reading and analysis to understand techniques of text creation.
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This quiz covers the basics of creative writing, focusing on individual expression and the various stages and forms of writing. It is tailored for the first term curriculum in the HUMSS program. Prepare to explore essential techniques that enhance your creative skills.
