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How can a character's choices be a 'window into their soul'?
Choices reveal inner motivations, desires, and beliefs, providing insight into their true self.
What should be considered when analyzing a character's actions?
Consider the intent behind the action, the consequences, and the influences that led to it.
What does it mean to analyze 'how' a character speaks, not just 'what'?
Focus on tone, diction, and rhetorical devices to understand the character's underlying intentions and emotions.
Why is it important to question a character's motives in speech?
Characters may have ulterior motives, and rereading can reveal manipulation or insincerity.
How does character complexity contribute to realism in literature?
Complex characters, with their conflicting desires and motivations, feel more lifelike and relatable to readers.
How does character complexity create tension in a story?
Conflicting desires within a character or between characters generate internal and external conflict, driving the plot forward.
How do character struggles relate to the themes of a story?
Character struggles often highlight the story's central themes, providing a deeper understanding of the author's message.
How does understanding character motivations foster empathy?
Understanding why a character acts a certain way helps the audience connect with them on a deeper level, fostering empathy and understanding.
Define character complexity.
The multifaceted nature of a character, involving conflicting desires, motivations, and hidden depths.
Define internal conflict.
A struggle within a character's mind, often involving opposing desires or beliefs.
Define external conflict.
A struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character or nature.
Define motivation in character analysis.
The reasons behind a character's actions and choices.
Define diction.
A writer's or speaker's choice of words.
Define tone.
The attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience.
Define rhetorical device.
A technique that an author or speaker uses to convey to the listener or reader a meaning with the goal of persuading him or her towards considering a topic from a different perspective.
Define nuance.
A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
Define prose.
Written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure.
Define register.
The level of formality in language use.