Internal & External Conflict
A character is afraid of the dark and must decide whether to go downstairs alone. What type of conflict is this?
Internal
Sam always shares his lunch with classmates who forget theirs. Which character trait does this action show?
Who is Kind or Generous?
Which story elements are introduced in the exposition?
What is the characters, conflict, and setting?
In a poem, a character walks outside during a thunderstorm and says, “What a perfect day for a picnic,” even as lightning flashes overhead.
What is irony?
Even though her friends encouraged her to try out for the play, Maya was reluctant, standing frozen at the audition door and twisting her hands nervously.
Based on the context, what does “reluctant” mean?
What is hesitant?
Two friends get into a heated argument after one accidentally loses the other’s favorite hoodie. Internal or external conflict?
What is External Conflict
When asked why she studied extra hours, Maya says, “I want to prove to myself that I can do it.”
Which trait is shown through her dialogue?
Who is determined or hardworking?
In which plot element would the main character find a mysterious key and begins to search for the door it opens?
In the line “Sally sells seashells by the seashore,” which poetic device is being used?
What is alliteration
Jamal was so meticulous with his science project that he measured every material twice and labeled each step with perfect handwriting.
What does “meticulous” mean?
What is careful or precise?
A student wants to join the basketball team but feels insecure about not being good enough. What type of conflict is this?
What is man vs self?
A character keeps trying to solve a math problem even after getting it wrong three times. What character trait best describes this character?
Who is persistent or resilient?
What is a critical component of the rising action?
What is suspense?
In the line “The leaves danced in the wind,” which poetic technique is used?
What is personification?
As dark clouds gathered and the wind picked up speed, it became inevitable that the soccer game would be canceled.
What does “inevitable” mean?
What is unavoidable?
During a hurricane, a family struggles to protect their home from strong winds and flooding. What type of conflict is this?
Tariq immediately takes the blame for something the whole group did because he doesn’t want anyone else in trouble. What character trait does this show?
Who is selfless or responsible?
What is the climax?
Which poetic technique is used when a poet describes sights, sounds, smells, tastes, or textures to create a vivid picture for the reader?
What is imagery?
Although Nina wanted to finish her homework quickly, the loud construction outside continued to hinder her concentration.
What does “hinder” mean?
What is " to block" or impede progress or slow down?
A character is offered a chance to cheat on a major exam. They know it’s wrong but fear failing the class. Meanwhile, their classmate pressures them to go through with it. Which two types of conflict are present here?
What is man vs. man? What is man vs self?
A character speaks politely to adults, helps younger students, and calms down arguments among friends. What two character traits best describe this character?
Who is respectful? Who is a leader?
After the villain is defeated, the town celebrates, and the main character reflects on what they’ve learned.
Which part of the plot does this describe?
What is the resolution?
If the end words of a poem follow the pattern AABB, what poetic technique is being used?
What is Rhyme Scheme?
After practicing for weeks, Sam felt dejected when he saw his name missing from the team roster, and he walked home with his shoulders slumped.
What does “dejected” mean?
What is sad or disappointed?