The story's main problem.
The conflict
What is dialogue?
When a character is speaking in a text.
List two types of conflict
man vs society
man vs tech
man vs nature
man vs self
When you're reading a text, what punctuation hints that there is a character speaking?
Quotation marks " "
The problem is solved
What is resolution
Ryan is stuck on an island in the middle of the ocean. There are not many plants nearby that are safe for humans to eat, and the salt water is not safe to drink long term. What type of conflict is this?
man vs. nature
Ren checked her watch while she tapped her fingers on the table. “We need to get going, Mom, or we are going to miss the entire picnic. We should have left about twenty- five minutes ago.” “I’m just double checking to make sure we have sunscreen and insect repellent packed. I suppose we should find some hats to wear, too. The sun’s rays can be especially harmful at this time of the day if we aren’t well-covered.”
Based on the dialogue, which character trait best describes Ren’s mom? A. determined C. considerate B. cautious D. shy
Cautious
Mark and his Valentine can't decide where to go to dinner. He wants to go to Olive Garden for the endless salad and breadsticks, but his Valentine wants to go to Red Lobster because sea food is her favorite. What type of conflict are the two of them having?
What is Man vs. Man
It's the year 1847 and Hallie is tired of being treated as a second-class citizen. As a married woman, she does not have the right to own property and she has no legal claim to any money that she earns. She and a group of concerned activists, including Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, hold a convention in Seneca Falls, New York with a plan to change the world. Join Hallie as she marches, lobbies, and struggles to win equal rights for her gender, one mind at a time. What type of conflict is this?
What is Man vs. Society
Erica ran as fast as she could, beating every 6th grader in the race. How does the author reveal that Erica is the fastest runner in her class?
What is by her actions (what she does)