I often refer to these to create names of foreign characters. I’ll pair the first name of a current government leader in a country with the last name of one of their historical figures — but not one so famous that the reader wonders if he’s related, like François Bonaparte. 4. W...
Even if you spent time getting to know your characters before you began writing, your idea of them probably shifted a little (or maybe even a lot) during the writing process. Perhaps a character who was once timid became unexpectedly bold, or a character who initially seemed like a total j...
John DeSimone. I met John at a writing conference in 1990, and we quickly became writing buddies. We talked on the phone often over the years. John introduced me to my first agent. And he also was the first person to tell me about interviewing his characters. ...
however you don’t have to make your science fiction characters sound like they are from Mars (unless they are). As stated inTip #2, the name should still be easy to pronounce in the reader’s head. The nameZyxnrid, for example, would be difficult to read or listen to every time th...
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Think of any character from any book. Got one? We're willing to bet they aren’t named “John.” For a name to stick in the reader’s head, it should be as thoughtful as every other aspect of your novel. Character names are to characters as titles are to books, so if you’re ...
Natalie: That s not fair. A reduction in defense spending in peacetime may bring us excessive risks. We can t afford it. Which of the following is the best interpretation of Natalie s argument? A. Funds saved from defense have been diverted to all levels of education. ...
In the novel, a conflict arises between two characters. How is it likely to be resolved? A. By fighting. B. Through negotiation. C. By one giving up. D. It remains unresolved. 相关知识点: 试题来源: 解析 B。解析:在小说中,冲突通常通过协商来解决,A 选项打架比较暴力不是好的解决方式;C...