Write a story about compliments.
List the characters who will be in your essay. Who is the protagonist? Who or what is the antagonist?
Where and when does your story take place?
What conflict is the protagonist facing? Is it internal or external? How is it resolved?
Theme: What life lessons or insights did your protagonist learn after having gone through this experience?
What dialogue will you include in your essay? Who is speaking? To whom are they speaking? What are they speaking about? Remember, dialogue isn't just thrown into a narrative-it has a purpose.
Sensory & Figurative Language-where in your essay will you use sensory language? What will you describe in detail? Where could you add a simile or other kind of figurative language? Provide an example.
Characters:
- Sarah: The protagonist who struggles with self-confidence and receiving compliments
- Emma: Sarah's best friend who always gives her sincere and heartfelt compliments
- Mike: Sarah's coworker who constantly criticizes her work
Setting:
The story takes place in a bustling city in the present day.
Conflict:
Sarah has always struggled with accepting compliments. She believes that she is not good enough and that others are just being polite when they compliment her. This internal conflict causes her to doubt herself and her abilities.
Resolution:
Through Emma's unwavering support and encouragement, Sarah starts to see herself in a different light. She learns to value herself and appreciate the compliments that others give her. When Mike's constant criticism starts to affect her work, Sarah confronts him and stands up for herself, realizing that she deserves respect.
Theme:
The theme of the story is the power of self-acceptance and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who uplift and support you. Sarah learns that she is worthy of praise and that she should not let others' negative opinions define her.
Dialogue:
Emma: "Sarah, you are such a talented artist. Your work is truly amazing."
Sarah: "Oh, Emma, you're just saying that to be nice."
Emma: "No, I mean it. You have a gift, and you should be proud of it."
Mike: "Sarah, this design is terrible. You need to start over."
Sarah: "Mike, I appreciate your feedback, but I believe in my work. I'm not going to let your negativity bring me down."
Sensory & Figurative Language:
As Sarah walks through the city, the sights and sounds overwhelm her. The honking of cars, the chatter of people, and the smell of street food all envelop her in a sensory overload. In a moment of self-doubt, she notices a bird soaring high above her, and she thinks to herself, "I wish I could fly like that bird, free from all my insecurities."