The Art of the Story: Narrative Craft · Autumn Term

Character Archetypes and Evolution

Analysis of character motivations and the methods authors use to reveal personality through dialogue and action.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do authors use show not tell techniques to reveal character traits?
  2. 2What role does a protagonist's flaw play in driving the plot forward?
  3. 3How can dialogue be used to reveal power dynamics between two characters?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: English - Reading for MeaningKS3: English - Characterisation and Narrative
Year: Year 7
Subject: English
Unit: The Art of the Story: Narrative Craft
Period: Autumn Term

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