1.
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Define the following terms as they apply to the writing of fiction:
story, plot, conflict, crisis, resolution, scene, and subplot. (I)
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2.
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Use a variety of methods to create a tentative storyline or plot for a
work of fiction. (I)
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3.
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Analyze and evaluate the plausibility and effectiveness of plots in
works of fiction by students and professionals. (I)
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4.
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Use several revision techniques to revise the student's own plot
outline or forecast. (I)
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5.
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Write examples of exposition, summary, and description in a work of
fiction. (II)
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6.
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Distinguish between showing and telling; write example of both in a
work of fiction. (II)
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7.
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Write examples of stream of consciousness, dialogue, and flashback.
(II)
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8.
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Effectively use transitional devices to move from scene to scene in a
work of fiction. (II)
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9.
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Describe the following character types: protagonist, antagonist, foil,
confidant(e), round, and flat. (III)
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10.
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Use a variety of direct and indirect methods to develop character in a
work of fiction. (III)
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11.
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Analyze and evaluate the consistency, believability, and complexity of
character in fictional work of the student's own and in that of
others. (III)
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12.
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Use several revision techniques to improve character development in a
fictional work of the student's own. (III)
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13.
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Explain the function of setting and atmosphere to create conflict and
develop theme in a fictional work. (IV)
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14.
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Effectively use setting to create conflict and/or develop theme in a
work of fiction. (IV)
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15.
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Analyze and evaluate the use of setting in the student's own fiction,
and in that of others. (IV)
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16.
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Use several revision techniques to improve the use of setting in the
student's own work of fiction. (IV)
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17.
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Describe the elements of point of view in a work of fiction. (V)
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18.
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Describe the various types and forms of point of view that may be used
in fiction. (V)
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19.
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Analyze and evaluate the use of point of view in the student's own
fiction and in that of others. (V)
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20.
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Use several revision techniques to improve the use of point of view in
the student's own fiction. (V)
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21.
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Use the following elements to develop theme and meaning in a work of
fiction: cultural/historical context, symbolism, and tone. (VI)
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22.
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Interpret and evaluate the theme in one's own fiction and in that of
others. (VI)
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23.
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Use several revision techniques to improve the development of theme in
the student's own fiction. (VI)
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24.
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Describe several different types of fiction. (VII)
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25.
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Identify resources that may help fiction writers develop their craft
and market their fiction. (VIII)
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26.
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Identify several different markets for fiction. (VIII)
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27.
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Submit fiction in standard manuscript form. (VIII)
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28.
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Explain U.S. copyright laws as they apply to fiction. (VIII)
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29.
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Explain the writer's responsibilities in avoiding plagiarism,
acquiring permission to use copyrighted material, and in engaging in
contracts. (VIII)
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