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Vocabulary
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Dynamic character: a character who notably
changes within the scope of a narrative, typically as a result of the plot events
and/or other characters. Contrast with static character.
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Epiphany: a character’s sudden realization of a
personal or universal truth. See dynamic character
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Flat character: a character who is minimally
detailed, only briefly sketched or named. Generally less central to the events
and relationships portrayed in a narrative. Contrast with round character.
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Narrative scope: the boundaries of a narrative
in time, space, perspective, and focus
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Scope
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Refers to the boundaries of your plot
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Where and when does it being and end?
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What background information and details does
your story require?
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Think about the edges of a photo – a photo has
boundaries
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The most impactful stories are often those that
represent something, so your scope should focus on the details that fit into
the bigger picture
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Sequence and Pacing
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The order of events and the amount of time
dedicated to each event
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Exposition -> Rising Action -> Climax
-> Falling action -> Resolution
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Medias res: “in the middle of things”; a
narrative sequence
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Characterization
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Directly: through specific description of the
character
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Indirectly: through the behaviors, speech, and
thoughts of the character
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Static character: remain the same throughout the
narrative
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Round character: are very detailed, requiring
attentive description of their traits and behaviors
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