purp com lesson 3 final quiz

Question 1

The most important thing to remember is that your job as writer is

Answer 1

to show, not tell

Question 2

use the five senses: sight, hear, smell , taste and touch.

Answer 2

Sensory language

Question 3

create vivid mental pictures with rich, specific details

Answer 3

Imagery

Question 4

– use metaphors, similes, personification, etc.

Answer 4

Figurative language

Question 5

– avoid generic words, use action-packed and specific language

Answer 5

Strong verbs and precise nouns

Question 6

instead of telling emotions or actions, show them through behavior, dialogue and description

Answer 6

Show, Don’t Tell

Question 7

make your characters feel real with distinct traits, motivations and growth

Answer 7

Character development

Question 8

every good story needs tension or a challenge that gets resolved.

Answer 8

Conflict and resolution

Question 9

natural, character-revealing conversations move the story forward

Answer 9

Dialogue

Question 10

control the rhythm of your story; slow down for emotion, speed up for action

Answer 10

Pacing

Question 11

Specific tools for Narrative Writing

Answer 11

Character development
Conflict and resolution
Dialogue
Pacing

Question 12

whether it’s peaceful, eerie, or chaotic, keep a consistent tone.

Answer 12

Focus on a central mood or atmosphere

Question 13

start with a wide-angle description, then zoom in on specific details to deepen immersion

Answer 13

Zoom in and out

Question 14

choose a strong emotion or idea to guide your description

Answer 14

Use dominant impression

Question 15

the dominant impression is

Answer 15

tranquility

Question 16

every word supports that calm peaceful feeling; still, mist, glassy, surface, gentle ripple

Answer 16

Use dominant impression

Question 17

Specific to Descriptive Writing

Answer 17

Focus on a central mood or atmosphere
Zoom in and out
Use dominant impression