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Flash Fiction 101

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What is the general word count limit for flash fiction?

500 words
5,000 words
1,000 words (correct)
10,000 words

What distinguishes flash fiction from a prose poem or vignette?

Word count
Surprise
Brevity
A complete plot (correct)

What is a characteristic of great flash fiction?

Complex plot
Long descriptions
Many characters
Surprise (correct)

What is another term for flash fiction?

Sudden fiction (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common word count limit for flash fiction on the shorter end?

Six words (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be compressed into a few paragraphs in flash fiction?

An entire story (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of writing flash fiction?

To prompt the reader to think deeply about the true meaning of the story (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element that distinguishes flash fiction from a longer story or novel?

The inclusion of a complete story with a beginning, middle, and end (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why should the character count be kept low in flash fiction?

Because there is limited space to describe characters (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a hook in flash fiction?

To start the story with a compelling scene (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common technique used in successful flash fiction endings?

A twist that the reader didn't see coming (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to include conflict in a flash fiction story?

To provide a challenge for the characters to overcome (A) Signup and view all the answers

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