| Bloc Buster Challenge 2018 |
| Story Title: |
Prophecy
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| Month: |
February
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Judge: |
2
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| Judging Category |
Judging Criteria |
Item Points (5 pts max) (Hook 10 max) |
Category Total Points |
Comments |
| Opening: |
Possible 10 points |
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6 |
Interesting concept. Not immediately evident the direction you were going. |
| Story “hook” grabs attention |
6 |
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| Plot: |
Possible 25 points |
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19 |
I enjoyed the story. I would like to see where you would have taken it with a greater word allowance. |
| Is the story unusual/original and told with a particular skill? |
4 |
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| Is the conflict, crisis, and resolution recognizable? |
4 |
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| Is the plot easy to follow? |
4 |
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| Does the tension mount throughout story? |
3 |
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| Does the climax have a revelation, surprise, or twist ending? |
4 |
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| Characterization: |
Possible 20 points |
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16 |
Often it is different to maintain believability in speculative fiction. Good job in making it seem feasible. |
| Are the characters believable, memorable, with unique individuality? |
4 |
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| Are the characters’ motivations and problems they faced believable? |
4 |
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| Are the characters’ introspections and dialogue appropriate for their age and background? |
4 |
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| Does the story focus on the main character? |
4 |
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| Setting: |
Possible 10 points |
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8 |
The descriptions used were an integral part of the story, as important as a character. I like how you used many senses in describing the area and events. |
| Does the description use the 5 senses to help visualize the setting? |
4 |
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| Does setting enhance the story by contributing to the mood and emotions of the characters? |
4 |
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| Style: |
Possible 25 points |
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20 |
Good job telling rather than just showing. Good use of onomatopoeia. |
| Does the author satisfy the contest assignment? |
5 |
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| Does the author skillfully use language to express the character, theme, and setting? |
4 |
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| Does the author “show” versus “tell” the story? |
3 |
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| Does the author use precise, active verbs? |
4 |
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| Are there spelling, grammatical or typographical errors? (don’t deduct for minor errors) |
4 |
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| Impact: |
Possible 10 points |
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6 |
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| Does this story engage your emotions? |
3 |
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| Will you remember this story and these characters long after reading? |
3 |
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| Grand Total Points |
75 |
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