Signpost Practice & "What Does the Fish..."

Definition:  When the character’s thoughts or actions are the opposite of what you would expect.

• Contrast & Contradiction

• Aha Moment

• Tough Question

Definition:  When the character stops and asks themselves a tough question.

• Contrast & Contradiction

• Aha Moment

• Tough Question

Definition:   When the character suddenly realizes, understands, or figures something out.

• Contast & Contradiction

• Aha Moment

• Tough Question

Definition:    When an image, word, or situation is repeated over and over.

• Words of the Wiser

• Again and Again

• Memory Moment

Definition:     When there is a flashback or a pause in the story to reflect back on a memory.

• Words of the Wiser

• Again and Again

• Memory Moment

Definition:      When an older and wiser character offers a life lesson or advice to the main character.

• Words of the Wiser

• Again and Again

• Memory Moment

Question:  What is the lesson?

• Words of the Wiser

• Again and Again

• Memory Moment

Question:   Why is this memory important?

• Words of the Wiser

• Again and Again

• Memory Moment

Question:    Why does this keep happening?

• Words of the Wiser

• Again and Again

• Memory Moment

Question:     Why is the character doing this?

• Tough Questions

• Aha Moment

• Contrast and Contradictions