Will give BRAINLIEST!

Explain what information you should know about your character before you begin writing a story. Why is this step important? Your answer should be at least 2 sentences.

You should know the emotions of your character and the way they speak. You should also know what they look like and a basic backstory that they have. Finally, know their purpose so you can write the story in a way that fits with them and others. This is step is one of the most important steps because it creates people in your story that make your story happen in the first place.

Explanation:

the answer is:  

he is voicing feelings shared by all humans regardless of race.

in paul laurence dunbar's poem "we wear the mask," he replicates the words mask and we to emphasize how people in general -not just black americans- hide their true feelings. he suggests the masks cover people's faces and eyes, which are the main parts that display their emotions. he also thinks people's pain conceal behind those masks, so that they cannot see reality and nobody is able to see one another's sorrow.