Scriptwriting Character Development

Question 1

What term describes a character's deepest desire that drives the entire story?

Accepted Answer

Want

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Need

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Flaw

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Arc

Question 2

In screenwriting, what is a character's 'wound'?

Accepted Answer

A past trauma that shapes their behavior

Answer

A physical injury shown on screen

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A villain's attack in act two

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A subplot involving loss

Question 3

What is the difference between a character's 'want' and their 'need' in scriptwriting?

Accepted Answer

Want is conscious; need is what they must learn for growth

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Want is emotional; need is physical

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Want drives act three; need drives act one

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There is no meaningful difference

Question 4

Which of the following best defines a 'character arc'?

Accepted Answer

The internal transformation a character undergoes by story's end

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The physical journey a character takes

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The number of scenes a character appears in

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The backstory revealed in flashbacks

Question 5

What is a 'flat character' in the context of screenplay writing?

Accepted Answer

A character who does not change or develop throughout the story

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A character with no dialogue

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A character who appears only in act one

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A character written without a backstory

Question 6

Which technique is commonly used to reveal character without exposition in a screenplay?

Accepted Answer

Showing behavior and choices under pressure

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Adding a flashback in act one

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Writing long internal monologues

Answer

Using a narrator to explain the character