Establishing Characters
You are writing a story in which you are establishing a character.
Question 1
If you wished to establish that your character was a brave soul, which statement would be best to include?
Responses
A Phillip and his friends liked to dare one another to do things.
B Phillip was scheduled to go skydiving on the first day in October.
C Phillip's heartbeat thundered at the sight of the snake, but he kept his cool and picked it up by its tail.
D Phillip would often brag that he was not afraid of anything the world could throw his way.
Question 2
If you wished to indicate that one character was in a dispute with another character, which TWO statements would be most appropriate to include?
Responses
A Rita first met Stanley at a party where they talked about religion and politics.
B Rita glared at Stanley, but said nothing.
C While Rita was talking, Stanley rolled his eyes.
D Rita and Stanley seldom saw each other.
E Stanley and Rita had dated for seven months.
B Rita glared at Stanley, but said nothing and C While Rita was talking, Stanley rolled his eyes.
Question 1
The best statement to include to establish that the character is a brave soul would be:
C - Phillip's heartbeat thundered at the sight of the snake, but he kept his cool and picked it up by its tail. This statement demonstrates that Phillip is not easily scared and is willing to face potentially dangerous situations.
Question 2
The two most appropriate statements to indicate that one character is in a dispute with another character would be:
B - Rita glared at Stanley, but said nothing. This shows that Rita is upset with Stanley and is expressing her anger through her gaze.
C - While Rita was talking, Stanley rolled his eyes. This action demonstrates Stanley's dismissive attitude towards Rita's words and indicates their disagreement.
Question 1: The statement that would best establish that the character is a brave soul is C: "Phillip's heartbeat thundered at the sight of the snake, but he kept his cool and picked it up by its tail." This statement shows that Phillip is faced with a potentially dangerous situation (encountering a snake), but he remains calm and takes action, indicating his bravery.
To establish a character as brave, it is important to depict their actions in challenging or fearful situations. In this case, Phillip's ability to stay composed and handle a potentially dangerous situation demonstrates his courage.
Question 2: The two statements that would most appropriate indicate a dispute between characters are B: "Rita glared at Stanley, but said nothing" and C: "While Rita was talking, Stanley rolled his eyes." These statements show signs of conflict and tension between Rita and Stanley.
In order to establish a dispute between characters, it is important to depict their interactions and behaviors that suggest conflict or disagreement. The glaring and eye-rolling in these statements indicate non-verbal signs of disagreement or frustration, implying a dispute between Rita and Stanley.