Believable Characters Quiz

What is character development?

• The process of removing a character from a story or narrative.

• The process of changing the physical appearance of a character in a story or narrative.

• The process of creating and evolving a non-fictional character in a story or narrative.

• The process of creating and evolving a fictional character in a story or narrative.

Which of the following is an example of an internal conflict?

• A character torn between two choices or desires

• A character forming a strong friendship

• A character fighting against an external enemy

• A character experiencing a physical injury

What are external conflicts?

• Conflicts that occur between a character and an outside force.

• Conflicts that occur within a character's family.

• Conflicts that occur between two characters.

• Conflicts that occur within a character's mind.

What do motivations and desires refer to in character development?

• Internal drives and goals

• Past experiences and memories

• Physical appearance and abilities

• External influences and pressures

What makes dialogue believable in a story?

• Excessive use of dialogue tags

• Natural and realistic conversations

• Long and convoluted sentences

• Unrealistic and stilted conversations

Which of the following is NOT a subtopic of believable characters?

• Character development

• Character dialogue

• Plot development

• Character motivation

Why is character development important in storytelling?

• Character development is not important in storytelling because it makes the story too predictable.

• Character development is not important in storytelling because it distracts from the plot.

• Character development is important in storytelling because it allows the audience to connect with and understand the characters on a deeper level.

• Character development is not important in storytelling because it is time-consuming and unnecessary.

What is an example of an external conflict?

• Character fighting against their friends

• Character fighting against their own thoughts

• Character fighting against nature or society

• Character fighting against themselves

What do believable characters have?

• Superficiality, simplicity, and detachment

• Shallowness, confusion, and alienation

• Depth, complexity, and relatability

• Boredom, predictability, and indifference

How can authors create believable dialogue?

• By using unrealistic language and dialogue

• By not considering character traits and motivations

• By using realistic language, incorporating character traits and motivations, using subtext and non-verbal cues, and avoiding excessive exposition or information dumping.

• By relying heavily on exposition and information dumping