Crafting the Narrative: A Creative Writing Examination Part 1

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Key aspect of character development:

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The character's internal thoughts and motivations

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NOT a traditional plot component?

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Flashback

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Primary function of setting in a short story?

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Backdrop for the action.

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Creating conflict in a story:

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Characters with opposing goals.

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Theme in creative writing

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Central topic of the story

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Example of direct characterization:

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Describing the character's appearance and personality explicitly.

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Climax in a short story is characterized by:

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The turning point with the highest emotional intensity.

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Purpose of a setting description?

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Establish the time and place of the story.

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NOT a method of resolving conflict in a story?

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Introducing a new conflict

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Exploring a theme in a short story

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Using symbols and motifs to represent the theme.