Types of Conflict
After studying for weeks, Marcus must decide whether to tell his teacher that his best friend cheated on the final exam. He worries about betraying his friend but knows that cheating is wrong.
Man vs. Self
Wife and a reasonable voice of concern to Kino
Juana
What font size is typically used for an MLA-formatted paper?
Size 12
Kino discovers a pearl that he believes will pay for his son's education, new clothes, and a better future. What does the pearl symbolize to Kino at first?
Hope
Technique used to use emotions to persuade an individual
Pathos
A hiker becomes trapped in the mountains when a powerful snowstorm blocks the trails. She must find shelter before the freezing temperatures become dangerous.
Man vs. Nature
What does Kino do for a living before discovering the pearl?
Pearl Diving
What spacing should be used throughout a standard MLA paper, including the Works Cited page?
Double
Kino's canoe represents an important connection to his ancestors and his ability to provide for his family. What does the canoe symbolize?
What are family heritage, tradition, survival, and independence
John Steinbeck is from
Salinas, CA
A young prince discovers that an evil curse has been placed on his kingdom. He must confront the powerful sorcerer responsible before the curse destroys the land.
Man vs. Supernatural
Which character becomes increasingly determined to protect the pearl despite the dangers it creates for the family?
Kino
What is the name of the citation placed within the body of an essay to identify a source?
In-Text Citation
A pair of wedding rings
Unity/Dedication/Vows
What is the name of our school mascot?
Nitro
During a basketball game, two teammates begin arguing over who deserves to take the final shot. Their disagreement becomes so intense that they stop working together.
Man vs. Man
What type of conflict is shown when Kino and Juana struggle to survive while fleeing through the wilderness?
Man vs. Nature
What information appears in the upper-right header of each page of a standard MLA paper?
Last Name and Page Number
Steinbeck's historical events that inspired his novels
Dust Bowl and Great Depression
A teenager lives in a community where everyone is expected to follow a tradition that she believes is unfair. When she refuses to participate, the community turns against her.
Man vs. Society
What literary device is used when an object represents a larger idea, such as the pearl representing greed?
Symbolism
What four pieces of information typically appear in the MLA heading on the first page?
What are the student's name, instructor's name, course name, and date
traditional, anonymous stories passed down by word of mouth among ordinary people through an oral tradition
Folk Tale