Character & Emotion

Question 1

Character

Answer 1

Characters are the individuals in a narrative, defined by traits, actions, and development.

Example: A flawed hero who grows over time.

Depth and development of characters

Question 2

Emotion

Answer 2

Emotion conveys feelings through narrative.

Example: A tearful goodbye scene.

How feelings are expressed or evoked

Question 3

Empathy

Answer 3

Empathy makes the audience feel what characters feel.

Example: Showing a character’s struggle to connect with viewers.

How the audience connects with characters

Question 4

Dialogue

Answer 4

Dialogue is what characters say and imply.

Example: “I’m fine” said with a trembling voice implies the opposite.

What characters say and imply

Question 5

Subtext (Iceberg Theory)

Answer 5

Subtext is meaning beneath the surface.

Example: A character’s silence implying deep trauma.

Hidden meanings in character interactions

Question 6

Voice

Answer 6

Voice is the distinct personality or style of the writer.

Example: A witty, conversational narrator.

The unique personality of the narrator or character

Question 7

Tone

Answer 7

Tone is the writer’s attitude toward the subject or audience.

Example: Sarcastic, hopeful, melancholic.

The emotional attitude of the text