Practice Motivation And Stakes (2.2.2) - Module 7: Creative Writing & Expressive Forms

Practice: Motivation and Stakes

Lesson 2.2.2Module 7: Creative Writing & Expressive Forms

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is motivation in storytelling?
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Think about what characters want.
Question 2.
Define stakes in the context of a narrative.
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Consider what a character risks in their journey.
3Question 3.
What are stakes in storytelling?
- The character's background
- What the character stands to gain or lose
- The setting of the story
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Consider what happens if the character fails.
4Question 4.
True or False: Internal conflict is always external.
- True
- False
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Think about examples of emotional struggle versus physical battles.
Question 5.
Create a short story that includes a high-stakes scenario for a character who must face their greatest fear. Describe their internal and external conflicts.
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Think about how this challenge can lead to character growth.
Question 6.
Analyze the impact of stakes on pacing in a well-known story. How do the stakes influence the tension and development?
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Relate each major event's stakes to the narrative's speed.

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