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Challenge supporting the use of materials from the Plot Unit of OpenFiction Project.

This challenge supports the use of materials found in the Character Unit of the OpenFiction Project, a free and open introductory fiction writing course

The goals of this challenge are to:

• develop a critical vocabulary for discussling character in fictional narrative

• practice identifying and describing elements of character in fictional narrative, and

• learn drafting and revision techniques for improving the character development of your own work.

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Write a backstory scene for your character

This will add depth to the character development in your own story.

Read up to page 12 in the Character unit, and complete the backstory assignment on that page. Post it to the discussion forum of this task.

OpenFiction - Character

Write a backstory scene for your character

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