Creative Writing Certification Sample Exam Questions

Ques: What do you mean by a story written in the third person from an omniscient point of view?

• a) A story that gives insight into only one character.
• b) A story told from the viewpoint of several people.
• c) A story told from the viewpoint of one person though we do get information on what other characters say and do.
• d) A story in the third person in which the narrator, like a god, supposes that he/she knows everything about the inner thoughts and feelings of his/her characters.Correct Answer

Ques: Why is dialogue so important in a play?

• a) Because the characters get to know one another through it
• b) Because the audience gets to know the characters through it
• c) Because the characters interact with one another through it
• d) All of the above.Correct Answer
• e) None of the above.

Ques: Characters provide many important elements to a story. Which of the following does a well-drawn character not do?

• a) Propel a story forward
• b) Understand every other character's motivations and intentionsCorrect Answer
• c) Have dialogue with other characters
• d) React to and understand the story's twists and turns

Ques: What is exposition?

• a) A long litany of reasons why the story is important.
• b) The part of a story where the conflict is revealed.
• c) The part of a story where the author gives the background information which the reader/audience needs to know to be able to understand it.Correct Answer
• d) The end of the story or resolution.

Ques: If you write the story of your grandmother's life, it will be called a/an _____.

• a) autobiography
• b) non-fiction
• c) fiction
• d) biographyCorrect Answer

What is the exam like?

The final exam is fully based upon the Creative Writing Courseware that is provided along with the Creative Writing Certification. If you have gone through the courseware properly you should not have a problem clearing the exam. The exam consists of multiple choice questions from all Chapters of the Creative Writing Courseware.

How do I get certified?

The process of getting yourself certified is very simple. All you have to do is buy the ExpertRating Creative Writing Course for $49.99. Log in to the course using your password. Go through the Creative Writing Courseware (which would take you six weeks) and complete the final Creative Writing Certification exam at your convenience. You can complete the exam within two months of buying the Creative Writing Certification. The result of the exam appears as soon as it is completed, and your Creative Writing certificate is mailed immediately.

What learning aids will I get?

The ExpertRating online Creative Writing Course includes the following learning aid:
24 x 7 access to the ExpertRating online Creative Writing Course.

What happens if I fail the exam?

In case you fail the exam, you can buy a retake for $20.

What are the course start dates?

ExpertRating Creative Writing Certified Professional courses can be accessed as soon as your payment is processed successfully and you can complete your Creative Writing Certification within one year of enrollment.

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• The in-depth ExpertRating Online Creative Writing Courseware
• The final test fee
• The hard copy certificate
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• An online transcript that can be used to prove your certified credentials on the internet at any time
• A downloadable copy of your original certificate available as soon as you pass