I need to write a vignette on a character that will catch my reader's interest. I'm supposed to use the vigentte 'Salvador Late or Early' by Sanda Cisneros. my book says, "Use colorful verbs to show what your character does all day- early and late"
I need help with this..I don't even know where to start! But I do have some brainstorming ideas..please help
Thanks
-MC
You're to use Cisnero's short vignette as a model.
You might choose to write about one of your siblings. What does s/he do during the day? You'd probably start with getting up in the morning.
OK, I can do that since there's 4 of them :P I can write about Y because i'm closest to her but...i don't think my sister's boring day will catch the attention of readers..?
-MC
That's your job as a writer, to make her boring day interesting.
Does she wake up happy and cheerful? Does she look beautiful as she gets out of bed? Does she ever raise her voice or argue or grumble?
hahahaha ok, this will be fun =]
-MC
I thought so. <g>
Writing a vignette can be a creative and engaging way to introduce a character to your readers. To capture their interest, it's important to use vivid and descriptive language, especially when it comes to describing the character's actions and daily routine. Let's start by brainstorming some ideas and then we can work on developing the vignette further.
1. Begin by thinking about the main character in Sanda Cisneros' vignette, Salvador Late or Early. Consider his appearance, personality, and the circumstances he is caught in.
2. Reflect on the character's daily routine, both in the morning and at night. What does he do when he wakes up? How does he spend his day? How does he end his day?
3. Think about the specific actions he performs and the colorful verbs that can be used to describe them. For example, instead of simply saying "he walks," you could say "he tiptoes" or "he sprints."
4. Consider the character's surroundings and how they impact his actions. Is he in an urban or rural setting? How does this environment affect his daily routine?
Now that we have some ideas to work with, let's start crafting the vignette. Remember to focus on showing, rather than telling, the reader about the character's actions and personality. Here's an example of how you could start your vignette:
"As the sun timidly peeks over the horizon, Salvador stirs from his restless slumber. His alarm clock's jarring screech echoes through the tiny room, jolting him into consciousness. With reluctant determination, he starts his day, moving with the grace of a ballet dancer on a tightrope. Each step he takes, whether it's tiptoeing across the creaking floorboards or darting through the narrow alleyways of his urban neighborhood, resembles a carefully choreographed dance routine. As his tired eyes meet the dawn, Salvador becomes a silent conductor of his own symphony..."
Remember to continue using colorful verbs and descriptive language throughout the vignette to paint a vivid picture for your readers. Good luck with your writing!