Activity for N.Houghtonâ€
| Type | On... | Excerpt | Status | Date |
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| Edit | Post #39165 | Initial revision | — | over 4 years ago |
| Edit | Post #39069 | Initial revision | — | over 4 years ago |
| Edit | Post #38910 | Initial revision | — | over 4 years ago |
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What are the different types of characters in a fictional story? I want to be able to correctly categorise and identify different characters in a story, predominantly fiction. I have read a lot about different types of characters--flat, round, static, dynamic, protagonists, antagonists, hero, and so on--but I find it all so overwhelming. Can there be more than on... (more) |
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Should a scene break always be put in place when there is change in location, times, and dates? I have read many books where the character is in one place at a certain time and, without a scene break being utilised, they are all of a sudden in a different place at a different time, but it works smoothly and doesn't given the readers whiplash. Is it always necessary to use scene breaks when the ... (more) |
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Is a new paragraph line needed in dialogue when a character responds with actions? For example: "Move!" I immediately side stepped him. OR "Move!" I immediately side stepped him. I know a new line of paragraph is needed for each speaker, but does the same rule apply in this instance? (more) |
— | over 4 years ago |