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| Criteria | 4 Points | 3 Points | 2 Points | 1 Point |
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| Character Development | Characters are fully developed with clear motives and show significant growth throughout the story. | Characters are mostly developed with some motives and show some growth. | Characters are somewhat developed with unclear motives and little growth. | Characters are underdeveloped with no clear motives or growth. |
| Setting Description | The setting is vividly described using sensory details that greatly enhance the spooky atmosphere. | The setting is well described with some sensory details that enhance the spooky atmosphere. | The setting is described with few sensory details and minimally enhances the spooky atmosphere. | The setting is poorly described with no sensory details and does not enhance the spooky atmosphere. |
| Conflict & Resolution | The conflict is highly engaging and resolved in a satisfying and clear manner. | The conflict is engaging and resolved in a mostly satisfying manner. | The conflict is somewhat engaging and resolved in a somewhat clear manner. | The conflict is not engaging and is resolved in an unclear or unsatisfying manner. |
| Figurative Language | Figurative language is skillfully used to create a strong mood and significantly enhance the story. | Figurative language is used effectively to create mood and enhance the story. | Figurative language is used but does not significantly enhance the mood or story. | Figurative language is rarely used and does not enhance the mood or story. |
| Dialogue | Dialogue is realistic, enhances character development, and contributes significantly to the story. | Dialogue is mostly realistic, enhances character development, and contributes to the story. | Dialogue is somewhat realistic and minimally enhances character development. | Dialogue is unrealistic and does not enhance character development. |
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