Crafting Spooky Characters Quiz

Which of the following is an example of using descriptive language?

• The room was nice.

• The room was dark and filled with eerie shadows that danced on the walls.

• The room was okay.

• The room was there.

How can a character's fears and phobias be brought into a spooky story?

• By ignoring them completely

• By making them a central part of the character's challenges

• By making the character fearless

• By only mentioning them once

What is a sign of character growth in a story?

• The character remains exactly the same from start to finish

• The character learns from their experiences and changes

• The character becomes more stubborn

• The character loses all their friends

How can a writer make a character someone we sympathise with?

• By giving them no emotions

• By showing their vulnerabilities and struggles

• By making them perfect in every way

• By making them mean to everyone

Why should a character have a problem to overcome in a story?

• To make the story boring

• To create tension and interest in the plot

• To ensure nothing happens in the story

• To make the story longer

What is the purpose of giving a character something or someone to fear?

• To make the character invincible

• To add depth and conflict to the story

• To make the character boring

• To ensure the character never faces challenges

How can a character's phobia be used in a spooky story?

• By never mentioning it

• By making it a key obstacle the character must face

• By making the character immune to it

• By making it irrelevant to the plot

How can a writer make a character believable?

• By making them invincible

• By showing their struggles and emotions

• By making them a mind reader

• By giving them no personality

Which of the following is an example of a character's backstory affecting their present?

• The character has no past

• The character's fear of darkness stems from a childhood experience

• The character is perfect and has no fears

• The character never thinks about their past

How can a writer make a character realistic?

• By giving them no flaws

• By giving them a mix of strengths and weaknesses

• By making them a superhero

• By ensuring they never make mistakes