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Point of View/Compelling QuestionThe purpose of the story is quickly revealed through a compelling question or implicitly stated. The point of view is understandable. All other story elements grow from it. There is no question as to what the author's purpose is.The purpose of the story is revealed in the story. Several elements of the story grow from it.The purpose of the story is vague and not easy to gauge. A few story elements appear to be linked to a general purpose.The purpose of the story is not obvious to the audience.
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Emotional ConnectionThe story includes an emotional connection that is threaded throughout. Emotion is created in all other elements of the story and the story moves forward with this connection in place.The story includes an emotional connection that is apparent in parts of the story. Some story elements reflect this connection in parts of the story.The story has one or two elements that reflect an emotional connection but these connections are not obvious throughout the story.There is no emotional connection or hook. The story is formulaic and does not illustrate any personal appeal.
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VoiceThe narrator uses a natural speaking voice. The narrator is highly expressive and uses appropriate inflection and pauses to impact the story appropriately.The narrator uses a natural speaking voice and is expressive in speaking. Some inflection and pauses add to the story in parts.The narrator uses a natural speaking voice. Inflection is apparent in parts. Pauses seem forced or mechanical.Flat tone. No expression. Text appears to be read.
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Sound Effects/MusicSound features are appropriate to the story and increase the audience's understanding and enjoyment by including both music and voice. Sound features support and add clarity to other story elements.Some sound features are included in the story and make some connections to other elements of the story.Limited sound features are included in the story but do not connect to other story elements.No sound features are included in the story.
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EconomyThe length of the story is appropriate for its message. It has been fully edited to ensure the audience is engaged in the story throughout.The length of the story is somewhat appropriate for its message. Evidence of some editing is obvious.The length of the story is either too long or too short to compliment the message. A lack of economy distorts the message.There appears to be no planning or editing for length.
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PacingStory elements flow naturally and include an appropriate rhythm and pacing that compliments and advances the story. Transitions are seamless and highlight key moments in the story.Some aspects of the story have a natural flow and rhythm. Some pacing compliments specific parts of the story. Transitions appear awkward in highlighting key moments in the story.The flow of the story is choppy and mechanical in places and a consistent rythm is lacking. Transitions are inappropriate to the story.Story elements do not flow naturally. The story is not clear or understandable due to its lack of pacing.
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MechanicsThere were no grammar or usage errors.There are some grammar and usage errors. The story's message was not impacted by these errors.Multiple grammar and usage errors were obvious. Parts of the story's meaning were impacted negatively by these errors.Grammar and usage errors were significant. The story's message was heavily impacted by these errors.
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