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Physical Actions

The document outlines different types of actions: physical actions (observable movements), mental actions (thought processes), and perceptual actions (sensory experiences). It also provides guidance on writing fantasy and mystery stories, emphasizing world-building, character development, and creating suspense. Additionally, it discusses how to achieve an informal voice in writing through casual language and short sentences.

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Physical Actions

The document outlines different types of actions: physical actions (observable movements), mental actions (thought processes), and perceptual actions (sensory experiences). It also provides guidance on writing fantasy and mystery stories, emphasizing world-building, character development, and creating suspense. Additionally, it discusses how to achieve an informal voice in writing through casual language and short sentences.

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Physical Actions

These are actions you can see someone doing with their body. They involve movement
or physical effort.

Examples:
Run: She runs to school every morning.
Jump: The cat jumped over the wall.
Eat: He eats an apple for breakfast.
Dance: They are dancing at the party.
Mental Actions
These are actions that happen in your mind. They include thinking, deciding, or
learning.

Examples:
Think: I think we should go now.
Decide: He decided to study medicine.
Learn: She is learning how to play the piano.
Plan: We’re planning a trip to the beach.
Perceptual Actions
These are actions related to your senses (seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, or
feeling). They describe how you perceive the world around you.

Examples:
See: Can you see the bird on the tree?
Hear: I can hear music from the next room.
Smell: She smelled the flowers in the garden.
Taste: This soup tastes amazing!
Feel: He felt the cool breeze on his face.
Here’s a simplified version:

Dynamic Verbs (Action Verbs)


These verbs show actions you can do.

Examples:
Physical Actions: run, eat, jump.
E.g., I run every morning.
Mental Actions: think, learn, decide.
E.g., She is learning to play the guitar.
Perceptual Actions: see, hear, smell.
E.g., I can smell the flowers.
State Verbs (Being Verbs)
These verbs show a state, feeling, or something you own.

Examples:
Feelings: love, like, hate.
E.g., I love ice cream.
Thinking: know, believe, understand.
E.g., He knows the answer.
Ownership: own, belong, have.
E.g., This bag belongs to her.
How to Write Fantasy Stories
Create the World:

Imagine a magical place (like a kingdom, forest, or planet).


E.g., "In a land where dragons rule the sky..."
Add Characters:

Include a hero (maybe someone ordinary) and their friends or enemies.


E.g., A young girl with a secret power.
Introduce a Problem:

There should be a big quest or danger.


E.g., A dark wizard has stolen the magic crystal.
Have a Big Ending:

The hero defeats the enemy and solves the problem.


Example:
"Jack found a glowing sword in the woods and discovered he was destined to save his
village from the shadow monsters."

How to Create Mystery in Stories


Drop Clues and Tricks:

Give hints about what’s happening but also add things to confuse the reader.
E.g., "The butler seemed too helpful... but was he guilty?"
Keep Secrets:

Don’t tell everything at once—make the reader curious.


Create a Spooky Place:

Use creepy settings, like old houses or dark forests.


E.g., "The door creaked as Sarah stepped into the dusty, silent attic."
Mysterious Characters:

Give characters secrets or strange habits.


E.g., A man who always wears sunglasses indoors.
How Writers Create Informal Voice
Use Everyday Words:

Use casual language and slang.


E.g., "I’m super tired today."
Short Sentences:

Write like people talk.


E.g., "No way! That’s crazy!"

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