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

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

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

A character acts the same no matter where they are.

• True

• False

Minor characters can influence the protagonist.

• True

• False

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

Characters always act outwardly the way that they feel inwardly.

• True

• False

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.

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.

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