Setting affects Character

What is the author's craft move that gives you a glimpse into the past to let you know why a character acts the way they do?

• Flashing

• Flash Forward

• Flashback

• Flash Mob

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Consider how group dynamics or powerful individuals may _________ a place.

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What does the author do that can influence what character traits the reader notices?

• Use words that create images

• Use words that create emotions

• Use words that tell us the character's name

• Use words that create mood

• Use words that describe a place in a certain way

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A character acts the same no matter where they are.

• True

• False

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Minor characters can influence the protagonist.

• True

• False

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Click example(s) of a setting change.

• A student sitting in class

• A student changing grade levels

• Staying at home

• Moving to a new town

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Characters always act outwardly the way that they feel inwardly.

• True

• False

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Examples of characters acting differently on the inside/outside:

• The character is upset about her friend moving away. She is always happy and laughing.

• The character is mad at her father. She refuses to speak to her father.

• The character is excited about getting a new house. She has a party to show everyone her new house.

• The character is sad about her mom dying. She cries anytime she thinks about her mom.

• The character is excited to have a new puppy. She kicks the puppy.

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What is an example of an influencer?

• Sherry wants to go to the movies. She watches Netflix.

• Sherry wants to go to the movies. She goes to the movies by herself.

• Sherry wants to go to the movies. She goes to sleep.

• Sherry wants to go to the movies. She refuses to get in the car with Loren until she gets to go to the movies.

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Events that happen in the backstory of a character and brought up in the present are called ____________.

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