Character Motivations in Narrative
11th Grade · ELA · 20 min
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Learning Objective
I can develop a character's motivations through narrative writing.
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Good descriptive writing helps readers feel like they are experiencing the story, not just reading it.
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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.
