Conflict
A protagonist spends the entire chapter pacing back and forth, agonizing over whether to tell the truth or protect their best friend's secret.
Person vs. Self
What word describes a direct lesson or practical rule prescribing right behavior?
Moral
Characterization is:
A) How a writer brings a character to life and shows what kind of person they are
B) The time and place where a story happens
C) The main lesson or moral of the story
D) The sequence of events that make up the plot
A) How a writer brings a character to life and shows what kind of person they are
Squeaky's main responsibility in her family is taking care of her older brother, who has a mental disability.
A. Raymond
B. Gretchen
C. George
A. Raymond
The reason Willie spends his afternoons watching a homeless man sitting outside on the street is
A) Willie's curiosity about the beggar.
B) Willie desires to move to a new school.
C) Willie is trying to hide from his mother.
A) Willie's curiosity about the beggar.
One hero facing off directly against one villain.
Person vs. Person
What describes what a particular passage is mostly about, tied to specific details?
Main Idea
What is direct characterization?
A) The main character tells the story using the word "I."
B) The reader has to guess what a character is like based on their actions.
C) The author directly tells the reader what a character is like.
D) The lesson or moral learned at the end of the story.
C) The author directly tells the reader what a character is like.
Squeaky tells the reader directly, "I’m the fastest thing on two feet is an example of which kind of characterization?
Direct Characterization or Indirect Characterization
Direct Characterization
Why does Willie's mother constantly locks the apartment doors, turns away from the beggar, and tells Willie that people who are unhappy are "sick"?
A) Willie's mother is fearful and closed off from the world.
B) Willie's mother is generous and welcoming.
C) Willie's mother loves animals.
A) Willie's mother is fearful and closed off from the world.
In Hatchet or Life of Pi, the main character must survive harsh weather, ocean currents, or wild animals.
Person vs. Nature
What is the underlying insight or life message conveyed by the author?
Theme
What is indirect characterization?
A) The author describes the location where the story takes place.
B) The author directly tells the reader what a character is like.
C) The author shows a character's personality through their words, actions, and thoughts.
D) The character speaks directly to the reader.
C) The author shows a character's personality through their words, actions, and thoughts.
Squeaky faces off against Gretchen and her sidekicks on the street, standing her ground when they try to tease Raymond is an example of which kind of conflict?
A) Person vs. Nature
B) Person vs. Person
C) What is Person vs. Technology
B) Person vs. Person
Willie argues with his mother because he wants to talk to the homeless man and help him, but his mother forbids him from going near him is an example of what kind of conflict?
A) Person vs. Nature
B) Person vs. Person
C) Person vs. Technology
B) Person vs. Person
Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games or Winston Smith in 1984 fighting against oppressive government rules and cultural expectations.
Person vs. Societ
A proud prnicess brags about her gowns until her companions leave her.
Boasting and arrogance drive away genuine companionship.
Is the following an example of direct or indirect characterization?
"Mr. Darcy was clever, but he was haughty, reserved, and fastidious, and his manners gave no pleasure."
Direct Characterization
During the May Day race, Squeaky looks over the fence and notices Raymond running right alongside her on the other side is an example of what element of plot?
A. Resolution
B. Setting
C. Climax
C. Climax
The homeless man tells Willie that cave fish are blind because they live in the dark and have no need to see. Why does Willie think his mother is just like those fish.
A) Willie realizes his mother refuses to see the truth about human suffering.
B) Willie is planning a trip to go fishing.
C) Willie is trying to buy a pet fish for his room.
A) Willie realizes his mother refuses to see the truth about human suffering.
Neo fighting against the sentient Matrix machines, or a astronaut battling an rogue AI like HAL 9000.
Person vs. Technology
A fish leaves his school to swim alone and is caught by a predator.
Individuals are safer and more resilient together than on their own.
What characteristic would you say the following character display?
Liam noticed the shivering stray pup by the bench. Without a word, he unzipped his backpack, tore his warm sandwich in half, and laid it gently on the grass.
Kind Compassionate Generous Selfless Gentle Caring Observant Thoughtful
At the end of the race, Squeaky realizes that winning isn't everything and decides she wants to help Raymond become a great runner instead is an example of what kind of theme?
A. Squeaky showing respect and love for her brother.
B. Squeaky becoming angry at Gretchen
C. Squeaky giving up on running foreve
A. Squeaky showing respect and love for her brother.
At the end of the story, after the police make the homeless man leave, Willie gives away his cake and decides he will not choose to be "blind" like his mother. Why does Willie do this?
A) Willie becomes angry at the homeless man for leaving.
B) Willie is learning empathy and choosing to see the needs of others.
C) Willie decides to obey his mother without question.
B) Willie is learning empathy and choosing to see the needs of others.