2.1 - Constructing a Gripping Plot

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Define 'conflict' in a narrative.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what characters face when they want something.

Question 2

Easy

What do we mean by 'pacing'?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how fast you want your readers to move through the action.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What type of conflict occurs when a character fights against their own fear?

  • A. Internal
  • B. External
  • C. Social

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for the conflict happening inside the character.

Question 2

True or False: Subplots should overshadow the main plot.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how a side story might enrich the main story.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Create a detailed conflict web for a protagonist who is torn between their ambitions and familial expectations. Include at least five elements.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Identify the central tension and how different characters contribute to it.

Question 2

Draft a story outline that incorporates both a primary plot and a subplot that reflects a character's personal growth.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how the subplot can parallel or contrast with the main story's conflict.

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