Conflict and characterization

Conflict and characterization

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Nancy is tempted to steal money from her employer to feed her hungry children.

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Society

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A husband and wife disagree about where to spend the holiday.

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs.Man

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Anne can no longer afford groceries. After falling ill, she has been unable to work weeks.

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Man

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Jake was offered his dream job. He now has to decide if he is going to stay near his family in Columbus and keep his old job or move to Hawaii to be a marine biologist.

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Man

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Eric and Steve arm wrestle at lunch after getting into an argument over who is the stronger 7th grader.

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Man

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A police officer writes Dr. Stevens a ticket after he sped through a red light.

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Man

Multiple Choice

What is indirect characterization?

• The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

• The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.

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What is direct characterization?

• The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.

• The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

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Is this direct or indirect characterization?

Jack looked at his sister with a strange look on his face after she put ketchup in her milk.

• direct

• indirect

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Greg is a conflicted soul: he wants to do the right thing, but the constant quest for status and girls seems to undermine his every effort. His attempts to prove his worthiness in the popularity race (he estimates he's currently ranked 52nd or 53rd) are constantly foiled by well-meaning parents, a younger and older brother, and nerdy friends. No matter how hard he tries Greg can’t stop being a wimpy kid.

• Direct

• Indirect

Multiple Choice

What acronym did we learn to remember the indirect ways an author can tell us about a character?

• STEAL

• FACE

• LONG

• READ

Multiple Choice

What does the "T" in STEAL stand for? 

• Talk

• Timing

• Thoughts

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What does the "E" in STEAL stand for? 

• Everything

• Explain in detail

• Effect on others

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Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as smart Jane liked to sit in front of the class. She came with all her materials and she always had her homework done. When ever the teacher asked a question, Jane was the first with her hand raised and ready to answer. 

• Speech

• Thoughts

• Effect On Others

• Actions

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Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as a bully Every time Jimmy walked down the hallway the other kids were sure to move aside and hold their books a little tighter for fear that Jimmy would knock them out of their hands. No one ever dared look Jimmy in the eye as he came their way. 

• Speech

• Thoughts

• Effect On Others

• Actions