Conflict
Identify the type of conflict from the following passage:
Nina’s robot project was supposed to be her big science fair win. But now, the robot wouldn’t stop spinning in circles. “Stop!” she shouted, pressing buttons on the remote.
The robot beeped and knocked over a table.
Nina groaned. “Why won’t you listen?”
What is Character vs. Technology?
Identify the element of plot from the following moment in House Arrest:
We meet Timothy, a 12-year-old boy on probation for stealing a wallet. He lives with his single mother and his baby brother Levi, who has a serious medical condition requiring constant care.
What is the exposition?
Identify the type of figurative language from the following passage:
The wind blew through the trees like a pack of wolves chasing their prey. Melody sat by the window, watching the branches movement. She counted the seconds between lightning and thunder, hoping the storm would pass soon.
What is a simile?
Jake promised his mom he’d feed the dog every morning. At first, he remembered easily, but after a few days, he started sleeping in and forgetting. One morning, he found the dog’s bowl empty and his pet looking tired and sad. Jake realized his small job made a big difference.
Identify the theme.
What is it is important to follow through on responsibilities because others depend on us, and forgetting can cause problems or hurt someone, even a pet?
Marcus looked at his sandwich, then glanced at Lily’s tray. “Want to trade?” he asked, already pushing his plate toward her. Lily grinned and handed over her apple slices. Marcus wrinkled his nose at the soggy bread and picked out the lettuce. He took a bite of the apple and smiled.
Question: What can you infer about Marcus’s feelings toward his lunch?
What is Marcus doesn't like his lunch?
Identify the type of conflict from the following passage:
The wind roared as Eva tried to hold onto her tent. Rain poured down, soaking everything. The campsite that had been peaceful hours ago was now a mess of mud and flying gear.
Eva gritted her teeth and pulled the stakes tighter, hoping the storm would pass soon.
What is Character vs. Nature?
Identify the element of plot from the following moment of House Arrest:
Levi turns blue from a clogged airway and Timothy steals a car to rush his brother to the hospital.
What is the climax?
Identify the type of figurative language from the following passage:
The clock waited quietly on the wall, hoping someone would glance its way. It had marked every second of the school day, but now the classroom was empty. The silence made its ticking sound louder than usual.
What is personification?
Penny loved painting, but she was nervous to show her art to others. Her teacher encouraged her to enter the school art show. When she saw her painting hanging next to others, she felt proud—even though it wasn’t perfect. Sharing her creativity helped her grow more confident.
Identify the theme.
What is expressing creativity can help you feel more confident by showing others what you can do and helps you believe in yourself, even if you're nervous at first?
Every Saturday, Sam’s name appeared next to “clean the bathroom.” He sighed, grabbed the gloves, and got to work while his siblings played video games. The smell of bleach filled the air as he scrubbed the tiles. He glanced at the chart again, noticing his name had been there for three weeks in a row.
Question: What can you infer about how chores are assigned in Sam’s house?
What is the chores are assigned unfairly, giving Sam more responsibilities than his siblings.
Identify the type of conflict from the following passage:
Devon loved designing clothes, especially ones that broke the usual fashion rules. He wore bright colors, mixed patterns, and even made his own jackets from recycled materials. But at school, most kids wore the same name-brand outfits.
“Why do you dress so weird?” people often asked in the hallway.
Devon didn't understand why others judged his outfits. However, even though people stared, he kept wearing what made him feel confident.
What is Character vs. Society?
Identify the element of plot from the following moment in House Arrest:
While is juvie, Timothy accepts a phone call from his father, showing that he has grown as a character.
What is the resolution?
Identify the type o figurative language from the follwoing passage:
The leaves crunched under Ben’s boots like potato chips. He walked slowly, enjoying the cool air and the colors of fall. The path was covered in red, orange, and yellow.
What is a simile?
Liam noticed that his friend Zoe was unusually quiet during lunch. Instead of ignoring it, he asked if she was okay. Zoe smiled weakly and said she was just having a rough day. Liam sat with her and told a funny story to cheer her up.
Identify the theme.
Being a good friend means noticing when something is wrong and trying to help, even in small ways.
Jasmine paced backstage, clutching her script. Her hands trembled as the director called her name. She stepped forward, cleared her throat, and began her monologue. Her voice wavered at first, but grew stronger with each line.
Question: What can you infer about Jasmine’s emotions before her audition?
What is Jasmine was nervous before her audtion.
Identify the type of conflict from the following passage:
Marcus stared at the empty stage. His name had just been called, but his feet wouldn’t move. He had practiced his speech for weeks, yet now his hands were sweaty and his heart raced.
What if I mess up? What if they laugh?
He took a deep breath, trying to silence the voice in his head.
What is Character vs. Self?
Identify the element of plot from the following moment from House Arrest:
Timothy is sentenced to a year of House Arrest for stealing a wallet in an attempt to support his family financially through his brother's illness.
What is the Initiating Event?
Identify the type of figurative language from the following passage:
When Lily dropped her ice cream cone, she shouted, “This is the worst day ever!” Her friends tried to cheer her up, but she was sure nothing could fix it.
What is hyperbole?
Susan had a book club meeting on Monday, but she waited until Sunday night to read to her stopping spot. She stayed up late to read and then remembered she had a prep sheet to complete for the meeting. She rushed through it, feeling stressed and tired. The next day, her teacher said it looked unfinished. Susan realized she could have done better if she had planned ahead.
Identify the theme.
Whta is waiting until the last minute can lead to stress and poor results, so planning ahead is better?
When Leo got home, he ran to the corner of the room. The cage door was open, and the birdseed was untouched. He called out, “Sunny?” but heard nothing. His heart raced as he checked under the couch and behind the curtains. The window near the cage was cracked open.
Question: What can you infer happened to Sunny?
What is Sunny the bird flew away?
Identify the type of conflict from the following passage:
Lena slammed her locker shut and turned to face Jordan. “You told everyone I cheated on the math test,” she said, her voice shaking. Jordan crossed his arms. “I saw your paper. You looked at mine.”
Lena’s face turned red. “I didn’t cheat. I was checking the time!”
Their classmates watched silently as the argument grew louder.
What is Character vs. Character?
What is the element of plot from the following moment in House Arrest:
Timothy struggles with the restrictions of house arrest, the pressure of caring for Levi, and the absence of his father. He meets Mrs. Bainbridge, his therapist, and James, his probation officer, who make him record his feelings in a journal.
What is the Rising Action?
Identify the type of figurative language from the following passage: Jamal was a rocket on the field. He moved with speed and power, scoring goal after goal. His teammates cheered as he led them to victory.
What is a metaphor?
Carlos tried out for the soccer team but didn’t make it the first time. Instead of giving up, he practiced every weekend and asked his coach for tips. The next year, he made the team and scored a goal in his first game. His hard work paid off.
Identify the theme.
What is perseverance helps people reach their goals even when things are hard at first?
The classroom was silent when Ava walked in. She avoided eye contact and quickly took her seat, her cheeks red. Her backpack slipped off her shoulder with a loud thud, making a few students glance up. She kept her eyes on her notebook, pretending to write.
Question: What can you infer about Ava’s feelings and why?
What is Ava was embarrassed because she was late to class.