Writing Foundations

Question 1

What are the 5 key elements of a great story?

Answer 1

Audience relevance, good use of language, consistent and engaging voice, narrative, and good structure.

Question 2

What are the first four steps to professional writing?

Answer 2

Understanding your audience, defining the purpose, researching background information, planning and organizing.

Question 3

What are the last four steps to professional writing?

Answer 3

Stick to one topic, write clearly and concisely, proofreading and editing, following professional writing etiquette.

Question 4

What is a story arc?

Answer 4

A recommended structure for creating a well-structured story.

Question 5

What are the parts of a story arc?

Answer 5

Beginning, middle, and end.

Question 6

What happens when a story has one main character?

Answer 6

The story arc and the character arc are the same.

Question 7

What is contained in the beginning of a story?

Answer 7

The reader is introduced to the characters and their everyday life.

Question 8

What is the inciting incident in a story arc?

Answer 8

An event beyond the protagonist’s control triggers the story and causes them to act.

Question 9

What happens during the rising action of a story?

Answer 9

The protagonist faces obstacles, complications, conflicts, and challenges.

Question 10

What happens at the crisis point of a story?

Answer 10

The protagonist faces key decisions that reveal their true character.

Question 11

What happens at the climax of a story?

Answer 11

The highest point of tension resulting from the protagonist’s critical choice.

Question 12

What happens during the falling action of a story?

Answer 12

The consequences of the climax unfold and show changes in the characters.

Question 13

What happens at the resolution of a story?

Answer 13

The story ends, and characters return to normal life, often changed or wiser.

Question 14

What is the main step to focus on when creating a powerful story arc?

Answer 14

Organizing and planning.

Question 15

What is an effective tool for organizing and planning?

Answer 15

An outline.

Question 16

What is an outline?

Answer 16

A structured way to list main parts, ensure key messages, and connect ideas into a compelling narrative.

Question 17

What are the components of a great speech?

Answer 17

An opening, a premise, a body, a call to action, and a close.

Question 18

What is the purpose of an opening in a speech?

Answer 18

To grab the audience’s attention.

Question 19

How can you create a powerful opening for a speech?

Answer 19

By tying it to your premise.

Question 20

What does the close of a speech tie back to?

Answer 20

The opening, creating a circular effect.

Question 21

What is the premise of a speech?

Answer 21

The main idea or message being presented.

Question 22

What is the body of a speech?

Answer 22

The key points being communicated.

Question 23

What is the first step in storytelling framework?

Answer 23

Start with a question to hook the audience and create curiosity.

Question 24

What is the second step in storytelling framework?

Answer 24

Take the audience on a journey building toward the answer.

Question 25

What is the third step in storytelling framework?

Answer 25

Add conflict to increase engagement.

Question 26

What is the fourth step in storytelling framework?

Answer 26

Build tension by making the outcome uncertain.

Question 27

What are the five stages of a presentation?

Answer 27

Opening, preview, body, review, call to action.

Question 28

What are the 7 Cs of communication?

Answer 28

Correct, coherent, complete, courteous, concrete, concise, clear, consistent, and considerate.

Question 29

What is technical writing?

Answer 29

A form of communication that conveys complex information clearly and concisely to a specific audience.

Question 30

When is technical writing successful?

Answer 30

When the user or customer is able to successfully use the information.