Character Motivation Quiz

Characters need to...

• Be really good

• Have relatable motivations and behave reasonably

• Be dynamic and round to be main characters

• be motivated for good

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Character motivation is the

• reason behind a character's actions

• reason they are the protagonist

• most important part of a story

• easiest thing to identify

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The following is an example of what? If the customer doesn’t sign the contract, you’ll be fired and your family will be evicted.”

• Motivation

• Goal

• Situation

• Playable Motive

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What is the key to making a strong antagonist who is interesting or terrifying?

• make them dynamic

• making their motives and goals diabolical

• making them relatable with clear motives.

• developing them more than the protagonist

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Giving your character real, understandable reasons for doing what they do is called a ___________ motive

• active

• playable

• credible

• inciting

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Which psychologist does much of character motivation relate to?

• Vygotsky

• Stroupe

• Piaget

• Maslow

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What is the name of the theory that states that all basic psychological needs must be met before we focus on any higher purpose? In other words, all human behavior should derive from an inherent need.

• Social Learning Theory

• Hierarchy of Needs

• Nature vs. Nurture

• Poverty Reduction

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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A ______ is something that a character wants to achieve. It is a conscious objective like getting rich or winning the World Cup.

• Goal

• Motivation

• Playable motive

• Situation

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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Which is not a motivation?

• Save your family home from being sold

• A bank robber planning the heist of their life

• The need to pay for surgery for your lifelong friend

• The want to prove to your mentor that you have what it takes.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Do motivations have to be rational?

• yes

• no

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