Practice Crafting Core Narrative Elements: Plot, Character, And Setting – The Building Blocks (2)

Practice: Crafting Core Narrative Elements: Plot, Character, and Setting – The Building Blocks

Lesson 2Module 7: Creative Writing & Expressive Forms

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
Define 'conflict' in storytelling.
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Think about the challenges characters face.
Question 2.
What is a character arc?
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Consider how characters change due to events.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of conflict in a narrative?
- To provide humor
- To drive the plot
- To introduce characters
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Think about what keeps the story engaging.
4Question 4.
True or False: Internal conflict deals with outside forces opposing a character.
- True
- False
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Consider where the tension arises.
Question 5.
Create a short narrative outline that includes a central conflict, a sub-plot, and describes at least two multi-dimensional characters. Explain how the setting enhances the narrative.
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Think about how each character's choices impact the others.
Question 6.
Discuss how pacing could change if a story alternates between moments of high tension and moments of introspection. Provide examples.
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Consider movies or books you know that shift between action and slower scenes.

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