Understanding Characters in Stories

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What is a character in a story?

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Someone who takes part in the action

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Which element describes how characters talk and respond to story events?

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Dialogue

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What does a character's behavior refer to?

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How they react to story incidents

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What influences the nature of the conflict in a story?

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Characters' dialogue, behavior, and motivations

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The ending of the conflict

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In the example, what is Luz's motivation? Options: Wants to pursue a future career in music, Wants to be a famous actor, Wants to travel the world, Wants to become a scientist

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Wants to pursue a future career in music

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How does Luz resolve her conflict in the example?

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Stays calm and earns a seat in the orchestra

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What is Character 1's motivation in the practice example?

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Longed to be on the team since young

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How does Character 2 handle arguments in the practice example?

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Stops arguments with humor

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What is the conflict in the practice example?

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Two friends compete for a spot on a varsity team