Character Descriptions:
Marco is a brooding character who tends to be skeptical of good luck. His best friend Sadie is an optimist who looks for the good in every situation.
Scene Excerpt:
Sadie entered the school and started to head for her locker—but she stopped when she saw Marco standing at the announcement board. He noticed her and motioned her over.
“Did you see this?” he said.
It was a flyer announcing that their favorite band would be performing at the local arts center in a few weeks. Sadie’s uncle worked for the center and always got early access to tickets.
Based on the character description, which dialogue would best help develop both characters for readers?
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Responses
“I hope my uncle can get us tickets,” Sadie said. “I know I’m an optimist, but it could be really hard because the band is so popular.”
“Well, I’m usually skeptical and I still think we have a good
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chance of getting those tickets,” Marco replied, his brow furrowing slightly. “But just because your uncle has access doesn’t mean it’ll be easy. I wouldn’t get my hopes up too high.”
This exchange effectively showcases Sadie's optimistic nature as she expresses hope while acknowledging the potential difficulties. Meanwhile, Marco’s response emphasizes his skeptical attitude, indicating that even with a potential advantage, he remains cautious about the outcome.
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