BOOK: Rules of the Game
Which character is the one who causes a problem for the main character?
Antagonist
Protagonist
Round character
Static character
Select the option that describes a dynamic character.
Anna did not make the soccer team, so she gave up the sport.
Brian couldn't master the fastball, so he stopped trying that pitch.
Mena fell after trying a new bike trick, so she sold her bike.
Russ never sunk a three-pointer, so he practiced until he could.
In 2–3 complete sentences, thoroughly explain the protagonist's main motivation or goal in your Module One short story? What does the protagonist want? Provide at least two specific details from the text to support your analysis of the protagonist's motivation or goal.
In 3–5 complete sentences, thoroughly explain how the protagonist's cultural background affects his or her actions and choices in your Module One short story? Provide at least two specific details from the text to show how the protagonist's cultural background affects his or her actions and choices.
In 3–5 complete sentences, thoroughly explain how your protagonist changes from the beginning of the story to the end in your Module One short story? Provide at least two specific details from the text to show how the protagonist changes from the beginning of the story to the end.
Write a character sketch for your protagonist in your Module One short story. Include literal, interpretive, and evaluative information. Your character sketch should be 3–5 complete sentences and include at least three specific details from the text to support your character analysis.
