Character Motivations in Narrative
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Objective
I can develop a character's motivations through narrative writing.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Good descriptive writing helps readers feel like they are experiencing the story, not just reading it.
- 2
To make your writing more descriptive, use words that appeal to the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.
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Instead of using common comparisons, try to create unexpected connections between your story elements to spark the reader's imagination.
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Practice
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Which of the following is the MOST effective way to immerse readers in a fictional world?
Why is the description 'Billie's legs are noodles' more effective than 'Billie feels nauseated and weak'?
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Exit ticket
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“Describe a character who is motivated by a deep sense of guilt. Use vivid language and sensory details to convey their internal struggle and how it influences their actions.”
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