Test refresher for Character and Conflict

A conflict in a story is ...

• People or animals

• The problem

• The climax

• Setting

The purpose of the conflict is...

• To give a sense of place and time

• To answer questions

• To move the plot forward and create suspense in the story

• To communicate a message

A trait is ...

• An adjective that reveals an aspect or quality about a character or their personality

• A problem

• A descriptive paragraph in a story

• The message or moral

Which of these is a trait that applies to a character who has big dreams or goals for her/his future?

• Ambitious

• Humble

• Respectful

• Laid back

What can you use to figure out what traits a character has?

• Her or his actions

• What they say or think

• Their effect on others

• All of the above

"Tara was helpful." This is an example of...

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

"Tara did all of her chores--and then her brother's, since he was sick." This is an example of...

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Character vs. Society is an example of...

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Leo had to decide between going to the carnival or doing his homework. This is an example of...

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Dougie crept down the stairs after bedtime and stole a cookie from the cookie jar. What trait does this reveal?

• He's helpful!

• He's clumsy.

• He's sneaky.

• He's thoughtful.