Characters and Conflict
What is a conflict?
A problem that a character faces in a story.
What is the definition of point of view in a story?
a) The time and place in which the story takes place
b) The emotions and feelings of the characters in the story
c) The perspective from which the story is told
d) The main events and conflicts that occur in the story
c) The perspective from which the story is told
What is the main purpose of a citation in an informational text?
A. To show where the reader can find more fictional stories
B. To give credit to the sources of information used by the author
C. To entertain the reader with interesting facts
D. To list every word the author researched
B. To give credit to the sources of information used by the author
What is the central idea of a text?
a) The most important event in the story
b) The lesson the author is trying to teach
c) What the text is about
d) The description of the setting or characters
c) What the text is about
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
a) A simile compares two things using "like" or "as," while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.
b) A simile compares two things directly, while a metaphor uses "like" or "as" for comparison.
c) A simile and a metaphor both use "like" or "as," but a simile is more vivid.
d) A metaphor compares two things using "like" or "as," while a simile makes no comparison.
a) A simile compares two things using "like" or "as," while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.
Lena stared at the phone for hours, unsure whether to call her father after their argument.
What type of conflict is Lena experiencing?
A. External – Character vs. Character
B. Internal – Character vs. Self
C. External – Character vs. Society
D. External – Character vs. Nature
B. Internal – Character vs. Self
What is the theme of a story?
a) The place where the story happens
b) The main event that causes the conflict
c) The underlying message or main idea the author wants to convey
d) The actions of the antagonist in the story
c) The underlying message or main idea the author wants to convey
Why would an author include an image or photograph in an informational text?
A. To make the page look more colorful
B. To distract the reader from difficult words
C. To help the reader better understand the information being presented
D. To take up extra space on the page
C. To help the reader better understand the information being presented
"If you want to live a healthier life, start by eating more fruits and vegetables and exercising at least three times a week."
What is the author's purpose?
a) To entertain
b) To describe
c) To inform
d) To persuade
e) To reflect
d) To persuade
"Her smile was as bright as the sun."
What figurative language is being used in this sentence?
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
a) Simile
Jason and his older brother shouted at each other over who should get the last slice of pizza.
What type of conflict is being shown?
A. Internal – Character vs. Self
B. External – Character vs. Nature
C. External – Character vs. Character
D. External – Character vs. Society
C. External – Character vs. Character
"I could feel the excitement building in my chest as I waited for my turn to speak in front of the class."
What is the point of view?
a) Regular first-person
b) Naive first-person
a) Regular first-person
What is the main purpose of a sidebar in an informational text?
A. To summarize the main idea of the entire article
B. To provide additional or related information that supports the main text
C. To introduce the title and author of the text
D. To display the conclusion in a more visual format
B. To provide additional or related information that supports the main text
"The warm sun shone brightly as the waves crashed softly against the shore, and the salty sea breeze made the day feel perfect."
What is the author's purpose?
a) To entertain
b) To describe
c) To inform
d) To persuade
e) To reflect
b) To describe
"The snow was a blanket, covering the ground in pure white."
What figurative language is being used in this sentence?
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
b) Metaphor
Maria wanted to speak up in class, but she was terrified of saying the wrong thing and embarrassing herself.
What type of conflict is Maria facing?
A. Internal – Character vs. Self
B. External – Character vs. Nature
C. External – Character vs. Character
D. External – Character vs. Society
A. Internal – Character vs. Self
"I walked through the old house, not realizing that it had been abandoned for years and was about to collapse."
What is the point of view?
a) Regular first-person
b) Naive first-person
b) Naive first-person
What is the main purpose of a footnote in an informational text?
A. To define unfamiliar terms or give extra details without interrupting the main text
B. To highlight the most important sentence on the page
C. To introduce a new section or heading
D. To summarize the entire article at the bottom of the page
A. To define unfamiliar terms or give extra details without interrupting the main text
"Sometimes I wonder if I made the right decision when I moved away from home for the first time. It's a lot harder than I thought it would be."
What is the author's purpose?
a) To entertain
b) To describe
c) To inform
d) To persuade
e) To reflect
e) To reflect
"The world is a stage, and we are merely players."
What figurative language is being used in this sentence?
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
b) Metaphor
2 PARTER:
1: What is the difference between an internal and external conflict?
2: What is the resolution to a conflict?
1: An internal conflict is a character's own battle with their thoughts and feelings; inside the mind.
2: How the characters solve their problems; the solution.
Write a theme based on the topic of kindness.
Any sentence that is a statement. Contains capitalization and punctuation. Statement must be a life lesson we can learn about kindness. For example, it is important to be kind to everyone.
What is the point of using informational text features in a text?
To help clarify and organize information to make the text easier for readers to understand.
What is the difference between a general and a specific author's purpose?
a) A general author's purpose is the overall reason for writing, while a specific author's purpose focuses on a detailed aspect of that reason.
b) A general author's purpose is to entertain, while a specific author's purpose is to inform.
c) A general author's purpose is about the topic of the text, while a specific author's purpose is about the central idea.
d) There is no difference; both terms mean the same thing.
a) A general author's purpose is the overall reason for writing, while a specific author's purpose focuses on a detailed aspect of that reason.
"The sweet scent of flowers filled the air as we walked through the garden."
Which of the five senses is this sentence appealing to?
a) Sight
b) Sound
c) Taste
d) Touch
e) Smell
e) Smell