Identify the Type of Conflict
Jason argues with his best friend over a misunderstanding about a text message
Man vs. Man
If a character constantly talks about their fears and insecurities, which STEAL category does this fall under?
Thoughts
What is the climax of a story?
The moment of greatest tension or turning point in the story.
What point of view uses "I" and "we"?
First-person
The children were ecstatic when they heard about the school trip because they had been looking forward to it for weeks. What is a synonym for "ecstatic" in this sentence?
Joyful, thrilled, excited
Maria is trapped in a snowstorm with no shelter or food
Man vs. Nature
A character donates all their money to charity. Which part of STEAL does this represent?
Actions
Which part of the plot comes after the climax?
Falling action
A story where the narrator talks directly to the reader using "you" is written in ________ point of view
Second-person
The old house was deserted for many years, with no one living there.
(What is a synonym for "deserted" in this sentence?)
Abandoned, empty, unoccupied
Kevin wants to ask his teacher for extra help, but he’s too nervous and keeps doubting himself
Man vs. Self
How can we analyze a character’s Effect on Others using STEAL?
By observing how other characters react to them and what they say about them
True or False: The climax always happens at the very end of a story.
False – it happens before the resolution.
Which point of view is most commonly used in news articles and informational writing?
Third-person objective
After the long hike, she felt completely exhausted and needed to rest
Tired, drained, fatigued
A young activist is protesting against unfair laws that discriminate against certain groups
Man vs. Society
A villain wears all black and has a scar across their face. Which STEAL category does this represent?
Looks
How does the climax impact the resolution of a story?
The climax determines how the conflict is resolved, leading to the story’s ending
"Jessica looked around the empty street, wondering if she had made the right choice. Across town, Mark was also having second thoughts."
Third-person omniscient
The detective found a crucial piece of evidence that helped solve the mystery.
(What is a synonym for "crucial" in this sentence?)
Important, essential, key
A scientist’s robot malfunctions and starts causing chaos in the lab
Man vs. Technology
What does the S in STEAL stand for?
Speech – What the character says and how they say it.
In a story where a character is deciding between right and wrong, the climax is likely when they.....
make their final decision and act on it.
The narrator in a first-person story always tells the truth.
they can be unreliable
The teacher gave a concise explanation so that students could understand the topic quickly.
(What is a synonym for "concise" in this sentence?)
Brief, short, to the point