Concepts of Craft — Control vs Freedom (HSC SSCE English Advanced): Quizzes
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What is a dialectic in Smith's essay?
What is a dialectic in Smith's essay?
A productive conflict between opposites
What does somatic awareness mean in Smith's framework?
What does somatic awareness mean in Smith's framework?
Physical sensations guiding the balance
What is lyrical realism's main freedom danger?
What is lyrical realism's main freedom danger?
Sprawling mess with purple excess
What risk does macro style pose when control dominates?
What risk does macro style pose when control dominates?
Aridity that alienates readers
What solution does Smith propose for intrusive author style excess?
What solution does Smith propose for intrusive author style excess?
Liberate via trust
How many words does Smith recommend for Stage 1 writing sprints?
How many words does Smith recommend for Stage 1 writing sprints?
500-600 words
How old was Smith when she wrote White Teeth?
How old was Smith when she wrote White Teeth?
21
What does Smith call the place where authentic voice emerges?
What does Smith call the place where authentic voice emerges?
Awkward mongrel middle
What percentage of early drafts did Smith typically cut?
What percentage of early drafts did Smith typically cut?
40-50%
What did Smith criticise MFA programmes for promoting?
What did Smith criticise MFA programmes for promoting?
Formulaic approaches to craft