2.2.2 - Motivation and Stakes

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is motivation in storytelling?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what characters want.

Question 2

Easy

Define stakes in the context of a narrative.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what a character risks in their journey.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What are stakes in storytelling?

  • The character's background
  • What the character stands to gain or lose
  • The setting of the story

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens if the character fails.

Question 2

True or False: Internal conflict is always external.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about examples of emotional struggle versus physical battles.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Create a short story that includes a high-stakes scenario for a character who must face their greatest fear. Describe their internal and external conflicts.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how this challenge can lead to character growth.

Question 2

Analyze the impact of stakes on pacing in a well-known story. How do the stakes influence the tension and development?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Relate each major event's stakes to the narrative's speed.

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