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Creative writing: short stories

Question 1 of 10

Question 1 of 10

Conflict is essential to most stories.

Question 2 of 10

Question 2 of 10

"In medias res" means beginning a story

Question 3 of 10

Question 3 of 10

A flat character

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Question 4 of 10

Foreshadowing is

Question 5 of 10

Question 5 of 10

Vivid setting helps create atmosphere.

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Question 6 of 10

Which is the best way to begin a short story?

Question 7 of 10

Question 7 of 10

Write a short story that ends with: "…and that was the last time I trusted a stranger."

Question 8 of 10

Question 8 of 10

A story that ends with "…and it was all a dream" may be criticised for being

Question 9 of 10

Question 9 of 10

Indirect characterisation reveals character through

Question 10 of 10

Question 10 of 10

A round character is one who

Questions written by OtisamLMS in the style of the WASSCE. They are not WAEC past questions.