Characterization and Conflict

The protagonist is the character against the hero of the story.

• True

• false

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The teacher asked Kaley what the answer was to the math problem written on the board. Kaley showed a worried expression on her face for a moment, and then put her head down on her desk. After the teacher moved on to someone else, Kaley whispered to her friend that the answer was 26. Kaley had the right answer to the math problem.

What character trait does Kaley demonstrate?

• tired

• shy

• sick

• dizzy

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Rocky's cousin brought him to a party. Rocky didn't know anyone at the party. Shortly after getting there, Rocky's

cousin disappeared. Rocky made a lot of new friends at this party and had a great time.

What character trait does Rocky demonstrate?

• friendly

• scared

• shy

• surprised

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After Mark's mechanical pencil ran out of lead, he asked Pete, who sat next to him, if he could borrow a pencil. Pete

yelled, "No, Mark! If you didn't come prepared, why is that my fault? Bring TWO pencils to class! You can't have one of mine or you'll never learn your lesson."

What character trait does Pete demonstrate?

• rude

• thoughtful

• surprised

• helpful

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CCSS.RL.7.3

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Jonathan invited a bunch of friends over to his house. He then talked to them for hours about all the trophies that he had won, his rare comic book collection, and how much money his dad makes. His friends did not enjoy their time at Jonathan's.

What character trait does Jonathan demonstrate?

• considerate

• bossy

• boastful

• playful

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What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?

• A hero in a story that saves many lives.
• A problem that a character has with other characters.
• A struggle between a character and a family member.
• An issue that a character faces within him/her self.

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What is the definition of an "external" conflict?

• An issue between a character and an outside force.
• A problem within the exposition of a story.
• A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
• A problem caused by the protagonist.

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Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.

• individual vs. individual
• individual vs. nature
• individual vs. society
• individual vs. self

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He wants to ask someone to the dance but he's too scared.

• man vs. man
• man vs. self
• man vs. nature
• man vs. society

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Sarah was accepted into her top choice for college, however, it is the most expensive one on her list. Should she sacrifice her family's wallet to attend the school of her dreams, or should she be conservative and consider other schools?

• man vs. man
• man vs. supernatural
• man vs. technology
• man vs. self

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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