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Writing Workshop 9 (continued)
Prewriting
1. Work with other students and resources to finalize definitions of the literary terms from Activity 1. Then reread “The Millionaire Miser” and complete the chart below in order to define and identify techniques for character development, plot development, and stage directions that you can apply to your class-constructed script.
characterization
Term
Definition
the development of a character through appearance, words, thoughts, the reactions of others, or narration
dialogue
words that characters say out loud; in a script, it appears without quotation marks after the character’s name and a colon
narration
spoken commentary on the action or characters provided by an unnamed narrator or narrators
exposition
background information provided at the beginning of a story; in a script, this is often conveyed by a narrator
conflict
a struggle between opposing forces; can be internal (a character struggling with conflicting desires) or external
(a character struggling with another character or force)
complications
events that develop the plot of a story and lead to a climax or turning point in the conflict
6 SpringBoard® Writing Workshop with Grammar Activities Grade 6
Plot
Stage Directions
Examples
Character
actor movement
a description of the movement an actor would make during a performance; in a script, this would appear in parentheses and italics
tone
a description of the emotion or attitude with which the actor should deliver the line
Audience Enagagement
imagery
details and descriptions that appeal to or evoke one or more of the five senses
mood
the emotions the writer and director intend for the audience to feel during a performance
“he was too stingy to give away even the smallest coin”
“What is wrong, my husband?”
“Sushil lay groaning and clenched his teeth.”
“Sushil was a miser. Though his treasure house was full . . .”
“If only I could ask my wife to make me a sweet dumpling. But if I wanted one, so would my wife.”
“Sakka walked into Sushil’s house as if he were Sushil himself.”
“(makes loud sounds of enjoyment as he eats)”
“(imitating Sushil)”
“Sushil’s mouth watered” “Sushil’s face grew red, then purple.”
Disapproval and humor: “she looked on as Sushil, moaning with delight, devoured every crumb”
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