| Checklist - Check whether you've added everything your myth needs. | |||||||||||||||||||
| In your myth you must: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Start with a 'timeless' opening | |||||||||||||||||||
| Describe the setting and include a natural phenomena | |||||||||||||||||||
| Include a problem that must be solved Describe all the characters Include a plan, something that will solve the problem Use a traditional ending like 'to this day' |
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| In your beginning you must: Use a traditional opening like 'once upon a time' Use adjectives to describe your characters Describe the problem and natural phenomenal Use repetative sentences Use strong, powerful verbs Use alliteration Include some speech that describes the character to the reader |
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| During the build-up you must: Introduce a second character - the hero Tell us more about the problem Include speech between two characters Use alliteration and short sentences Use long sentances that use conjunctions like 'and' and 'but' Use commas in long sentences Use strong verbs Use interesting adjectives for description Use an adverbial phrase to tell the reader 'where' the action takes place Describe what the characters do after they speak. |
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| For the climax you must: Explain what the character is doing to carry out the plan Use time connectives Use short repetitive and alliterative phrases Use superlative adjectives and strong verbs Use similies and onomatopoeia Include short sentences to build the suspense In the climax you could also use: The introduction of other characters to help carry out the plan A question or statement for the reader |
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| During the resolution you must: Include speech to show that the problem is solved Describe what happens to the main character Use a time connective particular to the genre like 'from that day on...' |
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| During the ending you must: Use a traditional ending, for example, 'and to this very day...' Use present tense Use a sentence with a conjunction Use exciting adjectives and strong verbs |
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