Creative Writing: Understanding Setting and Characters
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A backdrop setting is a generic setting that doesn't have specific time or place ______.

references

Research is crucial for creating a detailed and ______ setting.

vivid

If the story is set in an imaginary world, you will need ______ to establish its details.

worldbuilding

The setting should support the actions in the ______.

<p>plot</p> Signup and view all the answers

A setting can significantly affect the ______ and development of characters.

<p>actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Character ______ drive the plot of drama and help drive the plot into action.

<p>motivations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Showing the ______ to the audience is another important matter for the writer.

<p>characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

A character's ______ is conveyed through the way he/she speaks, moves, and interacts.

<p>personality</p> Signup and view all the answers

Personality is crafted through a process called ______.

<p>characterization</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abstract ideas are communicated to your audience by creating character ______.

<p>development</p> Signup and view all the answers

The social and cultural environment encompasses geographical locations, time periods, social norms, and cultural ______.

<p>trends</p> Signup and view all the answers

The setting provides a backdrop for actions to happen on the ______.

<p>stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

Integral settings dictate societal elements in the drama, such as fashion and the ______ of the characters.

<p>language</p> Signup and view all the answers

The setting interacts with characters, and their interplay produces an emotional ______ that impacts the audience.

<p>appeal</p> Signup and view all the answers

When developing a script, it is important to ask if there is a need for a specific ______.

<p>setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

A setting is defined as the environment in which an event takes place, which includes a specific ______.

<p>location</p> Signup and view all the answers

A setting might be set in a real place like a particular barangay or a province or a ______.

<p>city</p> Signup and view all the answers

The immediate surroundings of a character, such as a character's ______, are part of the physical location.

<p>room</p> Signup and view all the answers

The natural world and characters are influenced by the forces of nature, which include weather and ______.

<p>climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ period pertains to the historical context in which the events of the drama occur.

<p>time</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ stage projects into the auditorium with the audience sitting on three sides.

<p>thrust</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ______ stage is often described as looking like a picture frame.

<p>proscenium</p> Signup and view all the answers

An ______ stage is surrounded or nearly surrounded by the audience.

<p>arena</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ stage is a relatively modern concept in commercial theatre and resembles a runway.

<p>traverse</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ stage refers to the last phase in the progressive course of a play.

<p>end</p> Signup and view all the answers

Selecting a good short story is a good ______.

<p>start</p> Signup and view all the answers

Craft a character ______ right from the start.

<p>sketch</p> Signup and view all the answers

Give characters motivation in life by making them hurdle ______.

<p>conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

Understanding the literary ______ helps in grasping the context of the passage.

<p>genre</p> Signup and view all the answers

The use of lighting and sounds helps creating the ______.

<p>mood</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ context refers to the way the situation influences how people react and interpret things.

<p>social</p> Signup and view all the answers

Add stage ______, actions of your character relative to the setting.

<p>directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

There is no literary piece that can be fully appreciated without knowing the historical ______.

<p>context</p> Signup and view all the answers

Different literary genres include drama, fable, horror, legend, poetry, and ______.

<p>science fiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ideological, cultural, and social contexts are essential for understanding the literary ______.

<p>context</p> Signup and view all the answers

Characters must be able to engage the audience, driving force in any ______.

<p>story</p> Signup and view all the answers

The first step into development of characters in drama is ______.

<p>conceptualization</p> Signup and view all the answers

A good ______ is vital to characters as it forms the essence of who they really are in drama.

<p>backstory</p> Signup and view all the answers

When conceptualizing, characters must fit accordingly into the ______.

<p>setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

Characters are created to help drive the story forward in an acceptable manner, to create ______ in the audience.

<p>tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ideology refers to the systems of beliefs and ideas found in our attitudes and ______.

<p>behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cultural contexts include various aspects of life such as religion, race, nationality, art, and ______.

<p>music</p> Signup and view all the answers

Social issues in the Philippines include problems like corruption, poverty, and ______.

<p>teenage pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Politics is a central theme in literature that relates to the ______ of a country.

<p>governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Religion reflects the belief of humanity in a ______ greater than nature.

<p>greatness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Character Motivations

  • Character motivations drive the plot and help make characters unique.
  • Showing characters to the audience is important for the writer.
  • Abstract ideas are used to help the audience understand character development.
  • A character's personality is conveyed through how he/she speaks, moves, and interacts.
  • This is a process called characterisation.

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Explore the vital elements of setting and character development in creative writing. This quiz will guide you through the intricacies of how a backdrop influences storytelling and character interactions. Test your knowledge on the role of research and societal influences in crafting compelling narratives.

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