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Practice-W Exercise Archives
Exercise: Torn (Version 3)
These exercises were written
by IWW members and administrators to provide structured practice opportunities for its
members. You are welcome to use them for practice as well. Please mention that
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Prepared by: Florence Cardinal
Posted on: Sun, 18 Nov 2001
Reposted on: Sat, 13 Nov 2004
Reposted on: Sun, 23 Oct 2005
Revised and posted on: 28 Jan 2007
Revised and posted on: 31 May 2009
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Exercise: In fewer than 500 words, show us a character trying to choose
between two mutually exclusive goals.
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In this exercise, show a character torn by having to choose between two mutually exclusive goals.
Show the struggle faced by someone who has well-defined, but incompatible, goals. For example, how might a mother feel who is torn between her desire to at stay
home with her children and her urge to pursue her dreams? How will a young man respond when
he wants to go mountain climbing with his friends, but knows that if he stays home he has a chance for a date
with the prettiest girl in class?
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Exercise: In fewer than 500 words, show us a character trying to choose
between two mutually exclusive goals.
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To critique: Note if the conflict is clear and understandable, and
the character's actions show his or her inner struggle. Please continue to point out
ways the writing in general may be improved through revision or editing.
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Modified by Greg Gunther.
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