Conflict
Name the four main types of conflict we find in literature.
Hint: character vs. _________
character vs. character, character vs. nature, character vs. society, character vs. self
Crack! The storm raged as the men scrambled around the deck, bracing equipment. The pirate captain wrestled with the wheel. The mighty ocean tossed them to and fro. He began yelling at the men over the noise of the storm, "Argh! We must bring down the sails men! You and you… bring them down!"
What is the setting?
On a boat during a storm
What is the main conflict happening in 'Dragon, Dragon'?
The dragon was causing all kinds of trouble or problems in the kingdom.
This is a comparison of two unlike things that does not use 'like or 'as'.
Give an example.
a metaphor
The ocean waves whispered secrets to the shore.
This is an example of ......
personification
Michael struggles to survive on a lifeboat in the Pacific Ocean.
This is an example of __________.
character vs. nature
"Come under the slide," A.J. spoke softly to Clark. "I want to show you what I found." Clark nodded to A.J. from on top of the monkey bars and then jumped down to the sand. A small cloud of dust spun up as he landed. Clark trotted over to the slide and crawled under it.
What is the setting?
on a playground during the day
Describe one character in 'Dragon, Dragon.' Give evidence to support you answer.
The wizard was forgetful because he could not remember any of his spells.
This gives human qualities, actions, or feelings to non-human things.
Give an example.
personification
The cat's eyes were emeralds.
This is an example of ......
a metaphor
Two siblings fighting over a computer, as they both want to use it at the same time.
character vs. character
Mr. Holland walked up to the teller and handed her a paper slip. She punched a few figures into the computer and ran the slip through a machine. It printed some numbers on the back of the slip. She handed the slip back to him along with five $20 bills. Then she asked him, "Is there anything else that I can help you with today?" Mr. Holland grabbed the money off of the counter and tipped his hat to the woman, "Not today, thank you."
What is the setting?
at a bank during the day
Give 2 reasons why 'Dragon, Dragon' could be classified as a fairy tale.
-Takes place in a kingdom with a dragon
-Moral lesson or theme
-Hero (youngest son)
-Elements of 3 (three sons)
-Magic or fantasy
-A happy ending
Words that sound like the noises they describe.
Give an example.
onomatopoeia
A hungry cat let out a soft meow, while a horse's hooves went clip-clop on the pavement.
This is an example of ......
onomatopoeia
A teenager wants to go on Tik Tok, but they should be doing their homework instead.
An adult struggles with choosing a healthy meal over junk food.
character vs. self
Vance Powers grabbed the control stick. Up until now he had been a prisoner, but even the captain knew that Vance was the only one who could navigate through an asteroid belt. "Quick! Take these laser cuffs off!" The captain and the guard looked at one another hesitantly. Boom! The ship skidded off a large asteroid.
What is the setting?
on a spaceship in the future
What is the main conflict of 'Charles'?
Charles is acting bad in kindergarten. Laurie's parents want to meet his mother, as it is affecting Laurie's behavior at home.
This is a compariosn of two unlike things that uses 'like' or 'as'.
Give an example.
a simile
Her mind was like a galaxy, filled with stars of thought.
This is an example of ......
a simile
Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat on the bus because she was African-American.
character vs. society
Crack! Org banged the two rocks together. Ur watched him from across the pit. Crack! Crack! Crack! Org wiped his forehead with his arm and said, "It no work." Ur gathered more small sticks from off of the ground and dropped them in the pit. She climbed a nearby tree and grabbed a coconut. She peeled some of the husk from off of the coconut and dropped it in the pit. "You try now!" Ur grunted. Crack! Crack! Crack! Crack! Org relentlessly pounded the two rocks together, but still there was no fire.
What is the setting?
on a deserted island in the present
How could the reader characterize Charles in the story?
clever, a liar, a troublemaker, able to fool others
When you make something sound much more exciting, funny, or dramatic, but you don't mean it literally.
Give an example.
an exaggeration or hyperbole
She was dying to get her hands on the new toy.
This is an example of .....
exaggeration