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1. What is the difference between a publisher's 'front list' and 'back list'?

The front list is put in the window, and the back list stays in the office.

The front list contains the titles that have gone on sale in the current year, while the back list contains the titles that are older than the front list title.

The front list is marketed, while the back list is not.

The front list contains the names of genre writers, while the back list contains the names of literary writers.

Answer

Correct Answer: The front list contains the titles that have gone on sale in the current year, while the back list contains the titles that are older than the front list title.

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2. _________ is a service in which an author writes a book that will eventually be published under somone else's name.

Shadow writing

Photocopying

Fan fiction

Ghost-writing

a and b

None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: Ghost-writing

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3. Which of the following is the closest explanation of the term "premise", as it is applied in fiction writing?

The climax near the end of the story

The situation at the beginning of the story

The broad middle section of the story

None of the above

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: The situation at the beginning of the story

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4. The main relationship between the protagonist and the antagonist of a story can best be described as one of __________ .

jealousy

necessity

brotherhood

conflict

mutual support

Answer

Correct Answer: conflict

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5. The term "stream of consciousness" refers to ______________.

the mind of the author

the author's desire to keep writing and ward off writer's block

a stream that has a mind of its own

a style of writing in which the author records in a continuous manner - and often with reduced punctuation and less attention to grammatical forms - the procession of random thoughts that passes through his or her mind

Answer

Correct Answer: a style of writing in which the author records in a continuous manner - and often with reduced punctuation and less attention to grammatical forms - the procession of random thoughts that passes through his or her mind

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6. In a linear narrative, how is the story told in terms of time?

One event follows another in chronological order.

The narrative skips around in time.

The narrative skips around in time, but always returns to its starting point.

The story is told backwards.

Answer

Correct Answer: One event follows another in chronological order.

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7. When submitting fiction - especially a novel - to a literary agent, which of the following is usually sent after the initial inquiry?

The first half of the book

The whole book

The first hundred pages and the last page

The first three chapters

The first ten chapters

Answer

Correct Answer: The first three chapters

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8. In a fictional work, the section that appears before the first chapter - and that is not the introduction, table of contents or dedication - is most likely a/an _________ .

afterword

prologue

marketing trick

by-line

a and b

Answer

Correct Answer: prologue

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9. Which of the following best defines a collection of interconnected short stories?

A collection of short novels that feature characters who appear in other novels

A collection of stories in which the same character appears in all of the stories

A series of short stories that share similar themes or characters within the same overall work

A collection of stories in which each story shares the same subject matter

Answer

Correct Answer: A series of short stories that share similar themes or characters within the same overall work

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10.
The inner self-questioning or drive that leads a character to do or accomplish something is called the character's _____________.

spin

insight

maddening impulse

motivation

Answer

Correct Answer: motivation

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11. If the narrator of a story refers to him or herself as "I", which of the following perspectives is being used?

Omniscient

Ambivalent

First-person

Third-person

Second-person

Answer

Correct Answer: First-person

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12. A "stock character" is _______________.

a character with a great deal of personal charm

a character who operates the stocks in a village square

a character made out of wood

a general, rather than specific, character who is easily recognizable, such as 'the college frat boy' or 'the absent-minded professor'

Answer

Correct Answer: a general, rather than specific, character who is easily recognizable, such as 'the college frat boy' or 'the absent-minded professor'

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13. What do inverted commas mean when used in fiction dialogue?

Skip to the next page.

They denote words like 'said' or 'replied'.

The dialogue does not specifically identify who is talking.

The dialogue specifically signifies someone is talking.

Answer

Correct Answer: The dialogue specifically signifies someone is talking.

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14. What is a copyright?

The rights an author licenses to an editor to alter the original manuscript

The photocopies of an author's manuscript

The authority an author gives to a book agent to sell his or her work

The legal right granted to an author or publisher to exclusive publication, copy, sale, or distribution of a creative work

The legal self-promotion an author engages in to sell his or her work

Answer

Correct Answer: The legal right granted to an author or publisher to exclusive publication, copy, sale, or distribution of a creative work

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15. The back story of a piece of fiction is ____________.

the story told backwards

the very end of the story

the publishing blurb that appears on the back cover of the book

the story of the antagonist's motivation

the series of events or character insights that occurred before the story began, often detailed by the author once the action has begun

b, c and d

Answer

Correct Answer: the series of events or character insights that occurred before the story began, often detailed by the author once the action has begun

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16. The fiction writing technique of showing a character expressing thoughts or feelings to him or herself is called __________________ .

introspective behaviour

self-analysis

an interior monologue

indirect free speech

Answer

Correct Answer: an interior monologue

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17. The "denouement" of a story is its _____________.

middle part

exposition

conflict

premise

resolution

Answer

Correct Answer: resolution

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18.
In terms of interacting with another writer's characters, plagiarism is when ___________________ .

the characters are identical

one writer steals characters or ideas from another writer without changing his or her style of writing in representing those ideas or characters on the page

one writer steals another writer's belongings in real life

one writer borrows and sufficiently changes the characters created by another writer, so that they no longer resemble their originals

Answer

Correct Answer: one writer steals characters or ideas from another writer without changing his or her style of writing in representing those ideas or characters on the page

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19. Why are short stories sometimes more challenging than novels for writers to write?

Readers expect more from short stories.

The characters and plot must be introduced and developed quickly rather than over a period of time.

Short stories have more characters.

All of the above

None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: The characters and plot must be introduced and developed quickly rather than over a period of time.

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20. Using the names of real people when creating characters is not a good idea legally because you run the risk of ______________ .

being unoriginal

facing libel charges, being accused of defamation of character and being sued

losing self-esteem and not being able to finish the book

losing friends and alienating people

Answer

Correct Answer: facing libel charges, being accused of defamation of character and being sued

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21. What is "vanity publishing"?

A publishing method in which an author self-publishes his or her own book, perhaps because it was not picked up by an established publishing house

Online publishing

A service in which an author pays someone to bind his or her book

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: A publishing method in which an author self-publishes his or her own book, perhaps because it was not picked up by an established publishing house

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22. In creative writing, the term "simile" refers to ______________.

a compound noun

the comparison of two nouns or two verbs using a metaphor

a character who smiles a lot

a figure of speech in which the author refers to something as the opposite of what it actually is

a figure of speech in which two essentially unlike things are compared, usually introduced by the words like or as

Answer

Correct Answer: a figure of speech in which two essentially unlike things are compared, usually introduced by the words like or as

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23. In general, the plot of a novel or short story is best described by which of the following?

The arc of the story from the end to the beginning

The mystery at the heart of the tale, especially one involving a secret plan

The plotting of the characters

The significant points of story development that tell the story

c and d

Answer

Correct Answer: The significant points of story development that tell the story

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24. In copyediting, red ink and blue ink generally signify which kinds of changes?

Both are used to show deletions, neither to show additions.

Both are used for any type of change.

Both are used to show additions, neither to show deletions.

Blue ink is used to show additions, and red ink is used to show deletions.

a and b

Answer

Correct Answer: Blue ink is used to show additions, and red ink is used to show deletions.

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25. Which of the following describes language that refers to meanings other than the literal meaning?

Symbolic or figurative

Stream of consciousness

Symbiotic or parasitic

Open-ended

None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: Symbolic or figurative

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26.
Is the following sentence true or false?
When an author agrees to give a publisher worldwide audio rights, he or she gives the publisher the right to record the author's written work for listeners anywhere in the world.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer:

True

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27. Which of the following is the best definition of a novella?

Half novel, half short story

A large collection of short stories

A short novel

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: A short novel

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28. Publishers, editors and agents commonly prefer typed manuscripts to be submitted in which of the following formats?

Single-spaced

One-and-a-half spaced

Double-spaced

Triple-spaced

Any of The above

Answer

Correct Answer: Double-spaced

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29. In fiction writing, the term "premise" refers to ________________ .

the climax near the end of the story

the situation at the beginning of the story

the broad middle section of the story

None of the above

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: All of the above

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30. What is typesetting?

The first print-run of a book

The laying out of a book in terms of how the book will actually look when printed

The editorial method in which proofs are passed between publisher and author

The name for the code that publishers and literary agents use when deciding whether to offer an author a contract or not

Answer

Correct Answer: The laying out of a book in terms of how the book will actually look when printed

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31.
In his book Aspects of the Novel, E. M. Forster famously described characters as 'flat' or 'round'. Which of the following best describes flat characters as opposed to round characters?

Round characters are one-dimensional, often with a single character trait, while flat characters are more believable because they have a fuller personality with multiple character traits.

Flat characters are physically flat, while round characters are physically round.

Flat characters are major characters, while round characters are minor characters.

Flat characters are one-dimensional, often with a single character trait, while round characters are more believable because they have a fuller personality with multiple character traits.

Answer

Correct Answer: Flat characters are one-dimensional, often with a single character trait, while round characters are more believable because they have a fuller personality with multiple character traits.

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32. What is a biographical novel?

A half fictional, half factual novel, the fiction and fact alternating between chapters

The factual re-telling or re-imagining of a fictional character

Telling someone else's real story as non-fictional, from a third-person perspective

One that deals with biology and its affect on the characters

The fictional re-telling or re-imagining of a real person

Answer

Correct Answer: The fictional re-telling or re-imagining of a real person

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33. In terms of how a story is told, "POV" means ________.

pick of vice

particle of vector

piece of venom

part of version

point of view

Answer

Correct Answer: point of view

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34. In fiction writing, the term "in medias res" refers to __________________.

the middle of a story

a person who meddles in the action

the technique of beginning a story in the middle of the action

the technique of telling a story in reverse order of action

Answer

Correct Answer: the technique of beginning a story in the middle of the action

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35. In terms of time, a story without temporal disjunctions, flashbacks or dream sequences that could confuse the main action is said to be _______________ .

plain

over-determined

non-linear

linear

None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: linear

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36. A story that ends at the point at which it began is said to be ___________

reversed

self-induced

non-linear

cyclical

Answer

Correct Answer: cyclical

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37. What is the difference between a "plot" and a "story"?

A story is a series of events told in chronological order. A plot is a series of events deliberately arranged so as to reveal their dramatic, thematic, and emotional significance.

A plot is a series of events told in chronological order. A story is a series of events deliberately arranged so as to reveal their dramatic, thematic, and emotional significance.

Both a and b

A story is linear; a plot is non-linear.

There is no difference; plot and story are the same thing.

Answer

Correct Answer: A story is a series of events told in chronological order. A plot is a series of events deliberately arranged so as to reveal their dramatic, thematic, and emotional significance.

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38. A plot synopsis is ____________________ .

a summary of the main plot in relation to the characters and the main events

an expansion of the main plot in terms of what could be included for an even longer version

a numbered list of plot points with no reference to characters

an alternative version of the story for editing purposes

Answer

Correct Answer: a summary of the main plot in relation to the characters and the main events

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39.
What is the difference between a publisher's 'front list' and its 'back list'?

The front list is put in the window, and the back list stays in the office.

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The front list is marketed, while the back list is not.

The front list is contains the names of genre writers, while the back list contains the names of literary writers.

Answer

Correct Answer: Creative Writing Test - Fiction (UK Version)Creative Writing Test - Fiction (UK Version)

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40. Which of the following best describes a "roman a clef" (novel with a key)?

A novel written in French

A novel with a key attached to the front cover

A novel with a map or family tree in the front that relates to the action

A novel in which actual events and/or people are depicted as fictional events and/or characters

Answer

Correct Answer: A novel in which actual events and/or people are depicted as fictional events and/or characters

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41. A "typo" in a draft, proof or published book is ___________ .

a spelling mistake

an intentional error

a mark that draws the reader's attention such as underlining, italics or bold

a typing error

Answer

Correct Answer: a typing error

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42. In terms of novels, what is a "proposal"?

A summary of an existing novel

A short description of an author's past and future work

A letter or e-mail sent to the editor of a magazine requesting payment

A hypothetical description of a future work or work-in-progress that might interest an editor

Answer

Correct Answer: A hypothetical description of a future work or work-in-progress that might interest an editor

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43. According to the old adage about making every significant detail count, if a gun is placed on the wall in the first part of a story, ________________________ .

it should fall off sooner rather than later

it should be ignored

it should be fired by the end of the story

it should remain there

Answer

Correct Answer: it should be fired by the end of the story

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44. In fiction writing, the term "allusion" refers to _______________.

the dark tone of a narrative

the alternating movement between comedy and tragedy in a narrative

an instance in which a speaker's words are meant to mean the opposite of their literal meaning, or when the speaker's words are undermined by the narrator

an indirect historical or cultural reference made by the writer or one of his characters in a narrative

Answer

Correct Answer: an indirect historical or cultural reference made by the writer or one of his characters in a narrative

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45. A flashback is _____________________ .

a brighter, more positive moment for a character or for the tone of the story as a whole

a flashy sequence during which the style of writing becomes disjointed, similar to modernist writing

a section in which the narrative goes back in time, often within the mind of a character, to events preceding the current action

a section of narrative immediately following a flash-forward

Answer

Correct Answer: a section in which the narrative goes back in time, often within the mind of a character, to events preceding the current action

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46. What is the difference between a closed plot and an open plot?

An open plot involves marriage at the end, while a closed plot involves murder.

An open plot is one in which conflict is resolved at the end, while a closed plot is one in which conflict is not resolved.

A closed plot is one in which conflict is resolved at the end, while an open plot is one in which conflict is not resolved.

There is no difference between an open and closed plot.

Answer

Correct Answer: A closed plot is one in which conflict is resolved at the end, while an open plot is one in which conflict is not resolved.

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47. Publishing companies are often called publishing ___________ .

super-conglomerates

corporations

houses

cottages

None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: houses

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48. A book that sells in great numbers and makes the top-selling lists of major newspapers is often called a ____________ .

major success

big-time book

bestseller

bank-breaker

publisher's lunch

dime-store novel

Answer

Correct Answer: bestseller

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49. Which of the following statements best illustrates the primary purpose of writing dialogue?

Dialogue shares information by narrating the story.

Dialogue is less important than other aspects of story-telling such as setting, theme, and characterization.

Dialogue propels the plot forward through a character's actions rather than through his words.

Dialogue reflects the speaking voice of the character.

Answer

Correct Answer: Dialogue reflects the speaking voice of the character.

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50. A pseudonym is ______________ .

a ballpoint pen

a specific editorial deletion method

a pen name, or the name under which a writer is published

a novel's release date

the term for pulping old books

Answer

Correct Answer: a pen name, or the name under which a writer is published

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51.
Is the following sentence true or false?
When you agree to first UK serial rights, you give a publisher the first right to publish your work in serial form only in the UK; they would have to negotiate any other rights separately.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer:

True

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52. What are page proofs?

The individual pages of a book in the publishing process that are still in draft format and that the author, editor, and typesetter mark up for possible changes

The proofreading marks that appear on the pages of an almost-finished book or publication

The watermarks on the copyright, introduction, and contents pages

The final, proofread, camera-ready pages that are being sent to press

Answer

Correct Answer: The individual pages of a book in the publishing process that are still in draft format and that the author, editor, and typesetter mark up for possible changes

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53. The overuse of _________________ should be avoided in fiction writing because it can lead to weak, unrealistic, and ineffective prose.

chapters and paragraphs

adjectives and adverbs

beginnings and endings

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: All of the above

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54. If editorial work is done in-house, it would most likely be carried out by which of the following people?

A freelancer

The publisher

The managing director

A desk editor

An intern

Answer

Correct Answer: A desk editor

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55. Which of the following is commonly regarded as the most essential ingredient of a dramatic plot?

Conflict

Harmony

Moral characters doing bad things

Immoral characters doing good things

Answer

Correct Answer: Conflict

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56. The 'climax' of a story is ____________________ .

the very ending

the very middle

the highest point in the story or conflict just before potential resolution

a sequel to a work

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: the highest point in the story or conflict just before potential resolution

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57. The in-house departments at a publishing company are commonly called Production, Marketing, Sales, Design, Finance/Accounting and _________ .

Self-promotion

Author/Writer

Editorial

Micro-management

Distribution

Answer

Correct Answer: Editorial

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58. A print run is _____________ .

the printing of a book that occurs at one particular time and for a determined number of copies

the printed copies of a book that are quickly distributed to the bookstores

the reprinting of titles that have sold out at the retail stores

the author's term for a particular kind of editing that assures good quality printing

Answer

Correct Answer: the printing of a book that occurs at one particular time and for a determined number of copies

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59. If a novel is poorly plotted, what is most likely wrong with it?

The overall story is too long.

The story is too simple.

The characters are not believable and are hard to like.

The events, story and characters do not integrate well or are over-written, exaggerated or unbelievable, and/or there are factual errors.

It is plodding and dull.

a, b and d

Answer

Correct Answer: The events, story and characters do not integrate well or are over-written, exaggerated or unbelievable, and/or there are factual errors.

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60. Which of the following genres of writing is the least likely to have a sub-plot?

A fairy tale

A novella

A short story

A novel in verse

Flash fiction

Answer

Correct Answer: Flash fiction

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61.
In fiction writing, 'setting' refers to ___________.

the tone in which the author writes the story

the time, place, and circumstances of the story

how the story is typeset on the page

the time at which the story takes place, but not the specific place

Answer

Correct Answer: the time, place, and circumstances of the story

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62. A line break in a story is often associated with what kind of change in the action or narrative?

A change in tense

A change in tension

A change in time or space

A breaking and entering

A break for comedy / tragedy

Answer

Correct Answer: A change in time or space

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63.
In fiction writing, the term 'persona' refers to ________________.

a person in the story who has morphed into multiple people

the moment at which a character takes the action very personally

the entire cast of characters

the voice adopted by the author to tell the story, which may or may not be like the real author's voice

Answer

Correct Answer: the voice adopted by the author to tell the story, which may or may not be like the real author's voice

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64. A full-length work in which characters appear in cartoon form, but that is usually written for an adult audience, is called _______________.

pulp fiction

an autobiography

a graphic novel

a comic strip

c and d

Answer

Correct Answer: a graphic novel

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65. What is copy-editing?

Editing a text by making notes on a separate sheet of paper and ensuring that there are three spare copies of the manuscript

Copying the entire text in case it gets lost

Marking up a manuscript with symbols that communicate to a typesetter, editor or author how to change the manuscript

Copying and editing the manuscript, and then repeating the process twice

None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: Marking up a manuscript with symbols that communicate to a typesetter, editor or author how to change the manuscript

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66.
___________ is a method by which an author enters into a contract with a publishing company, at the author's expense, to have his or her manuscript printed in book form.

E-publishing through the author's own website

Professional journaling

Self-publishing

A query letter

Third-party printing

Answer

Correct Answer: Self-publishing

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67.
The term 'writer's block' refers to ______________ .

the moments when a writer gets 'stuck' and finds it difficult to continue writing a particular work or story

the division between chapters in a book where white space is present on half a page

a metallic block writers use for inspiration and to generate new ideas

an author's finished book

Answer

Correct Answer: the moments when a writer gets 'stuck' and finds it difficult to continue writing a particular work or story

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68. Fiction that is published online is usually called _______________.

PC fiction

long fiction

flash or flashy fiction

digital fiction

b and d

Answer

Correct Answer: digital fiction

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69.
In fiction writing, a 'caricature' is ______________.

a character from the past

a character who is larger than life

a character whose behaviour or mannerisms are exaggerated for comic relief, as in a visual cartoon

a drawing of the main character

Answer

Correct Answer: a character whose behaviour or mannerisms are exaggerated for comic relief, as in a visual cartoon

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70.
The term 'irony' refers to ________________.

the moment a character becomes angry or extremely irate

the discrepancy or incongruity between what is meant and what is actually said, which often results in a wry contrast

the moment a speaker means every word he or she says and wants to be taken literally

a theme centred on irons, fire irons, or tire irons

b and c

None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: the discrepancy or incongruity between what is meant and what is actually said, which often results in a wry contrast

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71.
In fiction writing, a 'foil' is ______________.

the fundamental and usually universal concept expressed through the story

the protagonist

the hurried dialogue between two characters that expresses frustration or unhappiness

the antagonist

a character who calls attention, by contrast, to the good qualities or traits of the protagonist or other characters

Answer

Correct Answer: a character who calls attention, by contrast, to the good qualities or traits of the protagonist or other characters

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72. Literary agents usually have _________ clients or authors on their client list.

1-5

1-10

1-100

1-200

None of the above: the number of clients can vary a great deal.

Answer

Correct Answer: None of the above: the number of clients can vary a great deal.

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73. The term "onomatopoeia" refers to the formation of words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to. Given that, which of the following character names is onomatopoeic?

Mr. Tall, the banker

Mr. Swish, the broom maker

Mr. Hungry, the baker

Mr. Legs, the sprinter

Answer

Correct Answer: Mr. Swish, the broom maker

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74.
According to Ernest Hemingway's

Most of the story's effect should be below the surface and conveyed by relatively fewer words on the page.

More words should be used on the page, with the effect on the reader being reduced.

Stories should be cold and always have selfish characters.

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: Most of the story's effect should be below the surface and conveyed by relatively fewer words on the page.

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75. A story is often said to have three parts: a beginning, a middle and an end. What are these parts sometimes called?

The premise, the pause and the demise

The run-up, the walk-on and the run-off

The leap, the steady and the fall

The exposition, the middle section and the denouement

Answer

Correct Answer: The exposition, the middle section and the denouement

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76. Which of the following is not a commonly acknowledged genre in novel writing?

Mystery

Thriller

Horror

Crime

Love

Answer

Correct Answer: Love

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77. What is a mythological story, or myth?

The story of a real historical event or person

A story that is set in a faraway, fairy-tale land

A story set in the future from which we can better understand the present

A story that carries deeper meaning, often offering a symbolic interpretation of mankind, nature, and the wider world in a universal context

Answer

Correct Answer: A story that carries deeper meaning, often offering a symbolic interpretation of mankind, nature, and the wider world in a universal context

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78. What is creative non-fiction?

Same as non-fiction

Fiction with some fact

Non-fiction writing that uses creative techniques often associated with fiction writing

Half fact, half fiction, in certain agreed ratios

a and c

Answer

Correct Answer: Non-fiction writing that uses creative techniques often associated with fiction writing

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79.
In fiction writing, 'foreshadowing' is a term for __________________.

the shadows that lurk in the back of a character's mind

the clues in the narrative that give an indication of or pre-empt the future plot or story

the tying up of all loose ends at the end of the story

the rebels in a gothic horror story

None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: the clues in the narrative that give an indication of or pre-empt the future plot or story

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80. A good novel or novella often has __________ points of view.

one or more

five

ten

half a dozen from different genders

Answer

Correct Answer: one or more

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81. In terms of "show versus tell", which of the following is preferable when structuring a story?

Having more tell than show

Having more show than tell

Having about the same amount of show as tell

Having twice as much tell as show

Answer

Correct Answer: Having more show than tell

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1. What is the difference between a publisher's 'front list' and 'back list'?

2. _________ is a service in which an author writes a book that will eventually be published under somone else's name.

3. Which of the following is the closest explanation of the term "premise", as it is applied in fiction writing?

4. The main relationship between the protagonist and the antagonist of a story can best be described as one of __________ .

5. The term "stream of consciousness" refers to ______________.

6. In a linear narrative, how is the story told in terms of time?

7. When submitting fiction - especially a novel - to a literary agent, which of the following is usually sent after the initial inquiry?

8. In a fictional work, the section that appears before the first chapter - and that is not the introduction, table of contents or dedication - is most likely a/an _________ .

9. Which of the following best defines a collection of interconnected short stories?

10. The inner self-questioning or drive that leads a character to do or accomplish something is called the character's _____________.

11. If the narrator of a story refers to him or herself as "I", which of the following perspectives is being used?

12. A "stock character" is _______________.

13. What do inverted commas mean when used in fiction dialogue?

14. What is a copyright?

15. The back story of a piece of fiction is ____________.

16. The fiction writing technique of showing a character expressing thoughts or feelings to him or herself is called __________________ .

17. The "denouement" of a story is its _____________.

18. In terms of interacting with another writer's characters, plagiarism is when ___________________ .

19. Why are short stories sometimes more challenging than novels for writers to write?

20. Using the names of real people when creating characters is not a good idea legally because you run the risk of ______________ .

21. What is "vanity publishing"?

22. In creative writing, the term "simile" refers to ______________.

23. In general, the plot of a novel or short story is best described by which of the following?

24. In copyediting, red ink and blue ink generally signify which kinds of changes?

25. Which of the following describes language that refers to meanings other than the literal meaning?

26. Is the following sentence true or false? When an author agrees to give a publisher worldwide audio rights, he or she gives the publisher the right to record the author's written work for listeners anywhere in the world.

27. Which of the following is the best definition of a novella?

28. Publishers, editors and agents commonly prefer typed manuscripts to be submitted in which of the following formats?

29. In fiction writing, the term "premise" refers to ________________ .

30. What is typesetting?

31. In his book Aspects of the Novel, E. M. Forster famously described characters as 'flat' or 'round'. Which of the following best describes flat characters as opposed to round characters?

32. What is a biographical novel?

33. In terms of how a story is told, "POV" means ________.

34. In fiction writing, the term "in medias res" refers to __________________.

35. In terms of time, a story without temporal disjunctions, flashbacks or dream sequences that could confuse the main action is said to be _______________ .

36. A story that ends at the point at which it began is said to be ___________

37. What is the difference between a "plot" and a "story"?

38. A plot synopsis is ____________________ .

39. What is the difference between a publisher's 'front list' and its 'back list'?

40. Which of the following best describes a "roman a clef" (novel with a key)?

41. A "typo" in a draft, proof or published book is ___________ .

42. In terms of novels, what is a "proposal"?

43. According to the old adage about making every significant detail count, if a gun is placed on the wall in the first part of a story, ________________________ .

44. In fiction writing, the term "allusion" refers to _______________.

45. A flashback is _____________________ .

46. What is the difference between a closed plot and an open plot?

47. Publishing companies are often called publishing ___________ .

48. A book that sells in great numbers and makes the top-selling lists of major newspapers is often called a ____________ .

49. Which of the following statements best illustrates the primary purpose of writing dialogue?

50. A pseudonym is ______________ .

51. Is the following sentence true or false?When you agree to first UK serial rights, you give a publisher the first right to publish your work in serial form only in the UK; they would have to negotiate any other rights separately.

52. What are page proofs?

53. The overuse of _________________ should be avoided in fiction writing because it can lead to weak, unrealistic, and ineffective prose.

54. If editorial work is done in-house, it would most likely be carried out by which of the following people?

55. Which of the following is commonly regarded as the most essential ingredient of a dramatic plot?

56. The 'climax' of a story is ____________________ .

57. The in-house departments at a publishing company are commonly called Production, Marketing, Sales, Design, Finance/Accounting and _________ .

58. A print run is _____________ .

59. If a novel is poorly plotted, what is most likely wrong with it?

60. Which of the following genres of writing is the least likely to have a sub-plot?

61. In fiction writing, 'setting' refers to ___________.

62. A line break in a story is often associated with what kind of change in the action or narrative?

63. In fiction writing, the term 'persona' refers to ________________.

64. A full-length work in which characters appear in cartoon form, but that is usually written for an adult audience, is called _______________.

65. What is copy-editing?

66. ___________ is a method by which an author enters into a contract with a publishing company, at the author's expense, to have his or her manuscript printed in book form.

67. The term 'writer's block' refers to ______________ .

68. Fiction that is published online is usually called _______________.

69. In fiction writing, a 'caricature' is ______________.

70. The term 'irony' refers to ________________.

71. In fiction writing, a 'foil' is ______________.

72. Literary agents usually have _________ clients or authors on their client list.

73. The term "onomatopoeia" refers to the formation of words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to. Given that, which of the following character names is onomatopoeic?

74. According to Ernest Hemingway's

75. A story is often said to have three parts: a beginning, a middle and an end. What are these parts sometimes called?

76. Which of the following is not a commonly acknowledged genre in novel writing?

77. What is a mythological story, or myth?

78. What is creative non-fiction?

79. In fiction writing, 'foreshadowing' is a term for __________________.

10.
The inner self-questioning or drive that leads a character to do or accomplish something is called the character's _____________.

18.
In terms of interacting with another writer's characters, plagiarism is when ___________________ .

26.
Is the following sentence true or false?
When an author agrees to give a publisher worldwide audio rights, he or she gives the publisher the right to record the author's written work for listeners anywhere in the world.

31.
In his book Aspects of the Novel, E. M. Forster famously described characters as 'flat' or 'round'. Which of the following best describes flat characters as opposed to round characters?

39.
What is the difference between a publisher's 'front list' and its 'back list'?

51.
Is the following sentence true or false?
When you agree to first UK serial rights, you give a publisher the first right to publish your work in serial form only in the UK; they would have to negotiate any other rights separately.

61.
In fiction writing, 'setting' refers to ___________.

63.
In fiction writing, the term 'persona' refers to ________________.

66.
___________ is a method by which an author enters into a contract with a publishing company, at the author's expense, to have his or her manuscript printed in book form.

67.
The term 'writer's block' refers to ______________ .

69.
In fiction writing, a 'caricature' is ______________.

70.
The term 'irony' refers to ________________.

71.
In fiction writing, a 'foil' is ______________.

74.
According to Ernest Hemingway's

79.
In fiction writing, 'foreshadowing' is a term for __________________.