A dynamic vs a flat character:
-A dynamic character changes over the course of the story. They're fleshed out, life-like, and realistic. They're a character you can relate to.
-A flat character has little to no depth. They aren't usually relatable because numerous details about the character are never presented. Often, the reader may know nothing about the character but their name.
-Rama is a dynamic character
-Any of the characters from the jakata tales are flat characters.
Plot has three major elements: scope, sequence, and pacing.
-Scope is an understanding of the limits of the plot. Think of it like cropping a picture. Cutting unnecessary parts of a picture can be useful to show the main portion of the picture better. Stories are just like that. Make sure the plot is "big" enough that it's a good picture but not so big that you can't focus on the details.
-Sequence is the order in which the story is told. The story does not alwas have to be chronological, but it needs to be told in an order in which the reader can understand. Movies like "Pulp Fiction" are great examples of how sequencing can impact storytelling.
-Pacing is the amount of time/story telling devoted to each part of the story. This often depends on the sequence, but making certain parts of the story (exposition, climax, resolution) longer or shorter can dramatically impact the strength of the story.
Stories can be told from a number of different perspectives, or points-of-view:
-1st person. The story is told as though it is coming directly from the author or main character (Uses words like I, we, my, etc.)
-2nd person. The story is told as though it is happening to the reader (Uses words like you, your, etc.)
-3rd person. The story is told from outside the minds of any character as though someone watching the events occur is telling the story. This may or may not include seeing the thoughts of the characters in the story. (Uses words like he, she, they, etc)
The medium of the story impacts how it is understood. A video complete with music and dramatic scenes will impact the audience in a different way than a piece of poetry or a novel. Consider your story when constructing your story.
Additionally, consider the fact that there are multiple ways to effectively convey the same message. "No, thank you," "Nah," and "I don't want to" all indicate that someone's answer is no, but by choosing the proper version, the mood and personality of the character can be revealed.
These various elements all impact an audience's understanding of the story.
Stories can be told from a number of different perspectives, or points-of-view:
-1st person. The story is told as though it is coming directly from the author or main character (Uses words like I, we, my, etc.)
-2nd person. The story is told as though it is happening to the reader (Uses words like you, your, etc.)
-3rd person. The story is told from outside the minds of any character as though someone watching the events occur is telling the story. This may or may not include seeing the thoughts of the characters in the story. (Uses words like he, she, they, etc)
The medium of the story impacts how it is understood. A video complete with music and dramatic scenes will impact the audience in a different way than a piece of poetry or a novel. Consider your story when constructing your story.
Additionally, consider the fact that there are multiple ways to effectively convey the same message. "No, thank you," "Nah," and "I don't want to" all indicate that someone's answer is no, but by choosing the proper version, the mood and personality of the character can be revealed.
These various elements all impact an audience's understanding of the story.
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