Creative Writing: Developing Character
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- In this lesson, we will be looking at different character types before creating a biography for our own characters!
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7 Questions
Q1.
During what stage of a narrative does a crisis or conflict begin to develop?
Climax
Falling Action
Introduction
Q2.
During what stage of a narrative is the tension at its highest?
Falling Action
Resolution
Rising Action
Q3.
During what stage of a narrative is the end of a conflict or crisis seen?
Climax
Falling Action
Rising Action
Q4.
Which type of narrative hook makes readers ask questions about what they are reading?
A comedic hook
A direct address hook
A visual hook
Q5.
Which type of narrative hook relates to a reader's sense of sight?
A comedic hook
A direct address hook
A puzzling hook
Q6.
'Flash fiction' will reach a maximum of how many words?
100
1500
500
Q7.
How many main characters are usually in short stories?
2
3
4
5 Questions
Q1.
According to Vladimir Propp, how many character types can usually be found in stories?
6
7
9
Q2.
According to Propp, which character is the one who gives the hero something to help them with their journey?
The Dispatcher
The Father
The Helper
Q3.
According to Propp, which character is the one who people believe to be good but turns out to be a betrayer?
The Dispatcher
The Donor
The Villain
Q4.
According to Propp, which character is the focus of the hero and villain?
The Donor
The Father
The Helper
Q5.
What does the term 'biography' mean?
A detailed description of someone's life written by that person
A detailed description written by you of your own life