Developing Character
_______, don't ________ should be your goal as a creative writer.
What is "show, don't tell"?
A character that does not change throughout the story.
What is a "static character"?
A character gets separated from his friends while hiking in an unknown terrain and it is getting dark.
What is "character versus nature"?
What is the name of the small body of water outside my window?
What is "Drake Lake"?
What acronym helps writers remember the 5 methods for indirectly developing (revealing) character.
What is "STEAL"?
A character that only have one or two personality traits.
What is a "flat character"?
A student misread the tone in a text from their boyfriend and has been avoiding them all day.
What is "character versus character"?
If you go to the bathroom, you will select which location?
What is "1st floor market place"?
A character has three letters of acceptance from out of state colleges that she has hidden and tucked away in her dresser drawer. What compelling character tip applies to this character?
What is a "secret"?
A character that is multi-dimensional:complex.
What is a "round character"?
A character (senior in high school) is uncertain of what they are going to do after they graduate, and they are feeling overwhelmed by all the choices.
What is "character versus self"?
What types of razor does Charley's mom purchase in the scene "Times my mother stood up for me"?
What is a "Gillette Safety razor"?
In the short scene "Times my mother stood up for me", Charley's mom tries to fill the gap with his father's absence as she teaches him to shave for the first time. What compelling character tip does the author use?
What is a "driving need, desire, ambition, or goal"?
Readers are first introduced to a main character who lacks empathy and compassion, but as the story evolves, the death of their best friend is a catalyst for change and growth.
What is a "dynamic character"?
This is stated in the prologue to Romeo and Juliet: "pair of star-crossed lovers take their lives."
What is "character versus fate"?
In the short story "Oranges", which historical event was the backdrop for that story?
What is the "Tiananmen Square Massacre"?
Nothing draws readers in more than revealing their "soft side." (What compelling tip is this?)
What is "vulnerability"?
Your main character should be both _______ and _______. (use character type terms)
What is "round" and "dynamic"?
A character is being attacked by a zombies with no means to escape.
What is "character versus the unknown"?
___________ is authenticity
What is "specificity"?