Prompt:

A “Personality Matrix” is a fantastic tool for the development of a character. Too often do we see a two dimensional character, without much personality to speak of. This tool helps us to look past a character’s exterior and truly bring them to life. Good characters stir emotions in the reader, be they love or hate. It entices them to read the next page and the one after that as they root for, or against, these characters. The Matrix helps you map this personality and, on a deeper level, answers why your character acts or reacts in a certain way.

Is your character full of paradoxes? Are they an all-around tough guy? One's personality is a bustling electrical circuit powered by our base instincts, our emotions, our upbringing. Key traits define who he/she is at their very core, and what those things translate into…

Refer to https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6vE458GDE07Y2o5eUxUSVFNeDA/view?usp=sharing for an explanation, example, and template. Also included in the sheet are a couple resources.

Rules:

Only one Personality Matrix per entry, reflecting the participant's main character. Use of adjectives to describe personality traits. No phrases, no paragraphs. Submit as a downloadable file (pdf, xlsx) or as a link to a google sheet.

Grading Criteria:

Spelling 15% Balance 25% Creativity: 25% Realism: 20% Effort 15%