2.1 - Constructing a Gripping Plot
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Practice Questions
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Define 'conflict' in a narrative.
💡 Hint: Think about what characters face when they want something.
What do we mean by 'pacing'?
💡 Hint: Consider how fast you want your readers to move through the action.
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What type of conflict occurs when a character fights against their own fear?
💡 Hint: Look for the conflict happening inside the character.
True or False: Subplots should overshadow the main plot.
💡 Hint: Think about how a side story might enrich the main story.
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Create a detailed conflict web for a protagonist who is torn between their ambitions and familial expectations. Include at least five elements.
💡 Hint: Identify the central tension and how different characters contribute to it.
Draft a story outline that incorporates both a primary plot and a subplot that reflects a character's personal growth.
💡 Hint: Consider how the subplot can parallel or contrast with the main story's conflict.
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