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Guidelines for writing Poems, Stories and Tales

Introducing secondary characters

How do you introduce secondary characters?

Use action and/or dialogue to present new characters.



Show the new character doing something or saying something. For example, make a new player stumble upon the scene, make a dramatic entrance, or interrupt a conversation. Save the backstory about that person for later, after the reader has formed a strong impression.

What is an example of secondary characters?

Examples Of Secondary Characters



The companion, or sidekick, is a secondary character who stands with the protagonist on their journey. They might be a love interest, a friend, a sibling, or just someone who goes along for the ride.

How do you introduce two characters to each other?

It’s an easy, efficient way to get two characters together.



Here’s a breakdown of how it works:

  1. When and where she met the man.
  2. The initial encounter boiled down to a single spoken phrase and action.
  3. What the man was wearing.
  4. What his appearance reminder her of.



How do you introduce characters together?

Here is some writing advice to help you introduce your characters as effectively as possible:

  1. Don’t get bogged down in physical appearance.
  2. Give your character a memorable character trait.
  3. Start with backstory when appropriate.
  4. Introduce a character through action.
  5. Introduce the main character as soon as possible.



How do you start a second person narrative?

Tips for writing in the second person

  1. Make sure it’s appropriate for the story you’re telling.
  2. Avoid too much repetition where possible.
  3. Set it in the present tense.
  4. Consider using it sparingly.
  5. Choose a form that makes sense.
  6. Test the waters with a short story.



How do you introduce a secondary quote?

To cite a secondary source:

  1. Provide a reference list entry for the secondary source you are citing.
  2. In the text, identify the primary source and then write “as cited in” the secondary source that you used.
  3. If the year of publication is known for the primary source, also include it in the text.



How do you write a secondary character?

How do you write a good supporting character?

  1. Make their dialogue distinct from other characters. Each character, even supporting characters, should have distinct ways of speaking.
  2. Give them a distinct name.
  3. Make sure your characters want something.
  4. Put in the effort.


What is a secondary character called?

The definition of a deuteragonist (from the Greek deuteragōnistēs, for “second actor”) is the second most important and present character in a story—often called a secondary main character.



Why are secondary character important?


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How do you write a secondary character?

How do you write a good supporting character?

  1. Make their dialogue distinct from other characters. Each character, even supporting characters, should have distinct ways of speaking.
  2. Give them a distinct name.
  3. Make sure your characters want something.
  4. Put in the effort.




How do you introduce a character trait?

When introducing character traits, making it relevant to students is the best way to get them interested and engaged. Instead of introducing character traits with a lesson that has students read other texts and identify traits of different characters, have students think about their own character traits.