Creative Writing (2 Viewers)

[sxc_elle]

Hey Everyone

just wondering if most ppl are preparing a generic story before the exam and then just adapting it to the question. I have one i've written. Thinking about memorising but not sure if its worth it incase it backfires in the exam? Anyways let me know what ur doing or any thoughts..
Elle

 

[ianc]

I've got an idea, and was planning to write it out beforehand and memorise.

But now, I really couldn't be bothered, i'm better off learning stuff for the modules better than wasting my time on a creative writing which i could fudge in an exam.

 

[dagwoman]

Yep. Mine's memorised, delicious, and ready to go...

 

[Testpilot]

Do you think the markers would like a nice bit of literotica?

 

[dagwoman]

Literotica hahahahhaha...

You could have two people having sex on a train (i.e. physical journey). Knowing the English staff at my school, they'd love it and think it was hilarious.

 

[Testpilot]

Literotica hahahahhaha...

You could have two people having sex on a train (i.e. physical journey). Knowing the English staff at my school, they'd love it and think it was hilarious.

At my school the English staff love death...maybe i could combine the two...

 

[libertine]

im incredibly tempted to write a creative story in the traditions of Marquis De Sade but "transformed" to suit its context. late 1980s Brooklyn, New York in the ghettoes. HAWT!!

 

[Dr_Doom]

You shoudn't waste your time memorizing something like this. The question could be something completely different to what you have prepared. It's best just to have a vague idea of a story you will write and then make it up in the exam.

 

[sja]

i know mine word for word

i can write it out in 30-32 minutes in an exam (even after manipulating the image stimulus they give you and incorporating it into my story)

w1nner!!!

 

[B35tY]

What if they ask you to write a speech? Or a journal?

Don't assume it'll be an easy image like last year. Chances are that last year they gave a stimulus, so this year they'll specify text type.

it's all well and good to have something prepared, but don't fall into a trap.

 

[sxc_elle]

modules...yeh im already screwed for that..but thats a whole different story...
as far as creative goes...im hoping for a story, speech, letters, or journal..if i get a feature article i think il cry...i asked my teacher about it..and she said when she's marked previous ones its really evident which students have memorised, and have like completely missed the point of the question..thats the only thing thats worrying me..

 

["Chubby"]

my english tutor heard from a source ( a HSC marker i think she said) that this yr's paper there's going to be a lil twist so it will make it harder for the ppl who memorised a story to answer it or something along the lines of that.....

 

[Dr_Doom]

my english tutor heard from a source ( a HSC marker i think she said) that this yr's paper there's going to be a lil twist so it will make it harder for the ppl who memorised a story to answer it or something along the lines of that.....

There's only so far they can go with a 'twist'. Different text types or unusual stimulus material pretty much rounds it up..

 

[Charli-lou]

ok..ok.. question...do u recon tht it is better to write in first or second person...im alot better writting in second...also, u dont think it could be a radio script do u, i mean wat the heck, i hardly even listen to the radio-is it possible????
i think tht once i think of an uncliche storyline ill just know the basic plot and remember the good stuff

 

[sxc_elle]

2nd person i harder to maintain but if you can do it then why not..theres no set way you have to write..im going with 1st person..its easier to adapt with different forms and that way i wont get confused..i had to do an english assessment during the year that required us to write in the form of a tv talk show..like an andrew denton style..but that was for critical study in adv...i doubt aos will be like that

oh and as far as the twist thing...every1 has their speculations so its really nothing to go on i don't think

 

[Charli-lou]

thank u alot alot

 

[rizamae]

:wave:

im sorry, just a quick question... is it always a story for the creative writing section??

 

[Loz_metalhead]

:wave:

im sorry, just a quick question... is it always a story for the creative writing section??

No. The last two years it has been.

 

[rizamae]

Thanks!

 

[Lizcat]

my english tutor heard from a source ( a HSC marker i think she said) that this yr's paper there's going to be a lil twist so it will make it harder for the ppl who memorised a story to answer it or something along the lines of that.....

a twist.. haha... what if its a comic strip!