Article: Most stories start with a kernel of an idea. This may hint at the theme of your story, or the theme may emerge through the development of the story. If you have an idea for a story, it will be helpful to sketch out the story. Then you can start to determine the different directions it can take. This then points to potential themes that you can focus on. Outline your story, listing the characters and setting out the order of events that will happen in the story. Once you've identified a theme for your story, you can start to think about ways in which to represent that theme. Start with a free association exercise. In this exercise, focus on your theme either the word or phrase (such as "family" or "environment" or "corporate greed"). Let your mind wander and observe the thoughts, people, images and so on that enter into your mind. Write down these thoughts and images. Try out the technique of "mind-mapping". In this technique, you start with a central idea and begin to map out the ways in which the story develops. This way, you can also start to identify how the theme weaves through the story. Your story's characters are tasked with goals and aspirations. These motivations drive your character to act certain ways. These actions often feed into your theme. For example, if your character is passionate about becoming a vegan, you might start to examine themes of whether humans have the right to take control over the natural world. In many non-fiction pieces, such as a letter to the editor, you are the "character" and your motivation is what will define the theme. For example, if you are writing a letter to your congressperson about a recent oil spill in your community, your theme could be something like the need for environmental cleanup and responsibility. The characters in your story are faced with a conflict that drives the plot. This may be an event or an antagonist. When you figure out the central conflict of your story, you may start to uncover your theme. For example, your character's parent committed a crime. Your character, a police officer, is faced with a moral dilemma of whether to arrest the parent or not. Your theme could start to emerge from this conflict. Research is important in both non-fiction and fiction. In non-fiction, you are primarily looking for facts to support your theme and the points supporting it. In fiction, research also feeds into making your characters and the environment in which they interact as realistic as possible. There isn't any rule that says you can only have one theme. You may have a dominant theme with sub-themes that strengthen and deepen your thematic dimension. For example, perhaps your dominant theme is the human impact on the environment, and you have sub-themes of corporate greed and the breakdown of community in modern society.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Make an outline of your story. Brainstorm ideas that can represent your theme. Look into your character's motivations. Think about your story's conflict. Research to support your theme. Realize that you can have more than one theme.
Article: Your first section of hair should be near your forehead, around the area of your bangs. Usually waterfall braids start out with a section that is about an inch in length, but this section can vary in size depending on how thick you want your braid to start out. The bigger the first section, the thicker the beginning of your braid will look. If you parted your hair with a deep side part, start your braid on the side of your head with the most hair. Once you have braided around your head to about your ear (or until you want your braid to end), finish your braiding by no longer adding and dropping hair, but braiding the three portions of hair like a normal crossover braid. You can either secure the bottom of the braid with a small elastic band, or with a bobby pin or clip. Consider spraying your braid with a small amount of hairspray to keep strands in place.
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Separate your hair into your first section. Finish the braid.
Article: Present your phone to make getting her number an easy process and a no-brainer that she won't want to refuse. As you make your request verbally, pull up the "Add New Contact" screen on your phone. Then hand it to her so she can type in her name and number. This tactic works well in a noisy environment, like a bar or a concert. She won't be able to mistake your visual cues and you won't have to strain to hear the numbers as she recites them for you. People are so used to typing their contact details into other people's phones in many different contexts, so take advantage of this reflex. Even if you're still sitting across from each other, shoot her a cute, funny message so she has your number, too. Send something short and sweet that'll make her smile but that doesn't interrupt your conversation too much. This will eliminate the awkwardness of not knowing when to make the initial call or text. Try something like, "It's James, the suave guitar player you just met." Be a little more forward by asking her out on the spot with your first text: "Hey, it's Peyton, your date for next Friday (?)" She might not want to give you her number for a variety of reasons that don't have anything to do with you personally. Make it clear that you accept her decision without any hard feelings. Use your response to ending the conversation in a friendly manner, if you'd like. Try something like, "Oh, that's okay. Well, it was great to chat with you anyway. Hope you have a good night!" If she already has a boyfriend or she's not interested in dating at the moment feel free to keep things friendly. Offer to add her on your preferred social media platform in the hopes that your paths will cross again. Don't be discouraged if your plan doesn't work. The more times you try asking for a girl's number, the more likely you'll be to get a positive response.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Hand her your phone immediately so she can easily enter her digits. Text her right after you get her number. React respectfully and graciously if she declines to give you her number.