Vocab
Disparate
This is the cultural background that influences the main character's identity and feelings about her family in 'Fish Cheeks
Being a Chinese-American
This type of clause can stand alone as a complete sentence because it contains a subject and a verb.
Independent Clause
This type of conflict focuses on a characters internal struggles. For example, discovering their identity, or making a tough decision.
Character Vs Self
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Number Paragraphs
Cells in the brain that send information
Neurons
"In 'Fish Cheeks,' the main character is embarrassed by this aspect of her family during Christmas dinner with her crush's family."
The food they serve
Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: 'Because she was tired, Maria went to bed early.
"Maria went to bed early"
Batman Vs. the Joker would be an example of what type of conflict?
Character vs Character
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Unknown Vocabulary
A Narrative Essay
This is the author of the Narrative Essay "Fish Cheeks"
Amy Tan
Identify the subordinate clause in the sentence: "After the storm passed, we went outside to assess the damage."
"After the storm passed"
This conflict occurs when a character challenges the norms, laws, or beliefs of the world they live in, often leading to rebellion or struggle against a larger system.
Character vs Society
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Set a purpose
This car can travel 50 miles for every 1 gallon of fuel. Some would say that this vehicle is very __________.
Efficient
How could we characterize the conflict between the character and the strange food they were eating at dinner?
Character Vs. Society
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: "I will call you when I arrive."
"when I arrive"
This type of external conflict arises when a character is faced with forces beyond their control, like the weather, animals, or other elements of the natural world
Character vs Nature
Evidence
These two vocab words have a similar meaning: "having many parts"
Pluralistic, Complex
How can we characterize the conflict between the narrator and her identity as a Chinese American?
Character vs Self
How can we categorize the phrase: "under the bright moon"
It is not a clause
The struggle between opposing forces that drives the narrative. It is a fundamental element of storytelling, creating tension and challenges for the characters.
Conflict
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Questions