Types of Conflict
“A student must decide whether to tell the truth or keep a secret.”
Character versus...?
Character vs. Self
“Unlike cheetahs, lions rely on teamwork to hunt, but both are powerful predators.”
What is Compare and Contrast
“Volcanoes form when magma from beneath the Earth’s crust rises to the surface. This process can create mountains and islands over time.”
What is to inform?
“I walked into the dark room, my heart pounding as I reached for the light switch.”
What is first person point of view?
The campfire glowed as the group sat in a circle, sharing stories under the stars. The night air grew cooler, and the wind came through the trees, while the flames danced like tiny performers on a stage, lighting up the darkness around them.
What is a similie?
“Two best friends argue over who should lead their group project.”
Character versus...?
Character vs. Character
“Because the river flooded after days of rain, many homes were damaged.”
What is Cause and Effect ?
“School lunches should include more fresh fruits and vegetables because students need healthy fuel to learn and grow. Without better food choices, students may struggle to focus in class.”
What is to persuade?
“Jamal clenched his fists, hoping no one would notice how nervous he felt before the big game.”
What is third person limited?
The sky darkened as the storm rolled in, and the air grew heavy. Thunder rumbled in the distance while flashes of lightning lit up the horizon, and soon the rain began to fall. To everyone watching, the storm was a raging beast, tearing through the quiet evening without warning.
What is a metaphor?
“A girl refuses to follow a rule she believes is unfair at her school.”
Character versus...?
Character vs. Society
“The classroom was too noisy during group work, so the teacher introduced a noise-level chart to solve the problem.”
What is Problem and Solution?
"The floorboards creak with every step,
Though no one’s there… or so I guess.
A shadow slips along the wall,
Then vanishes before I call.
Cold fingers trace the back of my neck—
I spin around… but what was that?
A whisper curls beneath the door,
A voice I’ve never heard before.
It calls my name, both soft and slow—
From somewhere deep… and far below. "
What is to entertain?
“She opened the letter slowly, unsure of what it might say. Meanwhile, her sister waited downstairs, already knowing the news inside.”
What is third person omniscient?
The afternoon sun warmed the park as families gathered for picnics and children laughed while playing games on the grass. A gentle wind whispered through the trees, and nearby, a busy bee buzzed between bright blossoms, collecting nectar before returning to its hive.
What is alliteration and personification?
“A family must survive during a powerful hurricane.”
Character versus...?
Character vs. Nature
“The desert is a dry, sandy environment with scorching temperatures during the day and freezing nights.”
What is Description?
“To solve the equation, first combine like terms. Then, isolate the variable by dividing both sides.”
What is to explain ?
“Jamal felt nervous about the game, but across the field, his opponent was just as worried about losing.”
What is third person omniscient?
After a long day at school, I dropped my backpack by the door and collapsed onto the couch, completely exhausted. My legs felt heavy, and my eyes could barely stay open, as if I had run a million miles just to make it through the day.
What is a hyperbole?
“A robot designed to help humans begins making dangerous decisions.”
Character versus...?
Character vs. Technology
“First, the seeds are planted. Next, they are watered. Finally, the plants begin to grow.”
What is Sequence?
“As the mysterious shadow crept across the wall, Mia held her breath, wondering if the old house truly was haunted.”
What is to entertain?
“You step carefully through the forest, listening for any sound that might warn you of danger.”
What is second person point of view?
After hours of studying for the science exam, I finally looked at the stack of notes and felt like I was facing a mountain I would never climb. My friend, always calm under pressure, just smiled and said I needed to "be a Hermione Granger” and trust that all my hard work would pay off.
What is an allusion?