Types of Conflict
This type of conflict involves a character struggling against another character.
What is character vs. character?
This part of the story introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.
What is the exposition?
A comparison using "like" or "as."
What is a simile?
This type of writing tells a story and includes a clear beginning, middle, and end.
What is a narrative?
How many kids does Mrs. Longpre have?
What is 3?
A character trying to survive in the wilderness is facing this type of conflict.
What is character vs. nature?
This is the series of events that lead to the story's climax.
What is the rising action?
Giving human qualities to non-human things.
What is personification?
You need to score this on the OSSLT to receive credit.
What is 75%?
What is Mrs. Longpre's favourite candy?
What is a Tootsie roll?
This internal struggle occurs within a character's mind, often involving a tough decision.
What is character vs. self?
The turning point or moment of highest tension in a story is called this.
What is the climax?
A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art or literature.
What is an allusion?
You are asked to write this short, factual paragraph as a response to an article or story.
What is a 100-word response?
Where does Mrs. Longpre's husband teach?
What is Wheatley Area Public School?
A person who challenges laws or traditions of society is experiencing this type of conflict.
What is character vs. society?
Events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.
What is the falling action?
A word that imitates the sound it represents, like "buzz" or "bang."
What is onomatopoeia?
These are short questions that test your ability to understand a reading passage.
What are multiple-choice questions?
Where did Mrs. Longpre attend University?
What is the University of Windsor?
This conflict pits a characters against something such as ghosts, fate, or gods.
What is character vs. supernatural?
The final part of a story where loose ends are tied up.
What is the resolution? (also denouement)
An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis.
What is hyperbole?
This part of the OSSLT writing tasks requires a clear introduction, three supporting points, and a conclusion.
What is the opinion essay (or series of paragraphs expressing an opinion)?
How many books has Mrs. Longpre read this year? Hint--Its more than 25 and less than 40. It also shares a number with a spooky holiday....
What is 31?