Character Traits & Motivations and Conflict

Which of the following choices best describes intrinsic motivation?

• Motivation that comes from within.

• Motivation that comes from an outside prize or goal.

• Motivation caused by a character's family.

• None of the above.

Which of the following choices best describes extrinsic motivation?

• Motivation that comes from within.

• Motivation that comes from an outside prize or goal.

• Motivation caused by a character's family.

• None of the above.

Johnny sighed as his mom nagged him to clean his room yet again. He really didn't feel like doing it. Suddenly, his mom held up a copy of the newest video game. As Johnny reached for it, she said he could only have it when his room was clean. He jumped up to start cleaning right away.

What type of motivation is this an example of?

• Intrinsic

• Johnny was not motivated to do anything

• Extrinsic

• None of the above

Alicia volunteers at the animal shelter every Saturday. She loves feeding the animals, playing with them, and giving them baths. Her most favorite part of all is watching happy cats and dogs be adopted by their new families - it brings her so much joy!

Alicia is experiencing ______ motivation to volunteer at the animal shelter.

• Extrinsic

• Financial

• Intrinsic

• None of the above

True or false: in indirect characterization, the author tells the reader exactly what a character's traits are.

• True

• False

Which of the following best describes the difference between direct and indirect characterization?

• There is no difference.

• Direct means from the author. Indirect means from the editor.

• Direct characterization involves the author saying exactly what a character's traits are.

  Indirect means the reader has to figure out the traits through the character's thoughts, feelings, and actions.

• Don't pick this one.

STEAL stands for what?

• Sliced Tomato Egg Apple Log

• Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks

• Sometimes Timmy Eats A Leopard

• Silent Timer Ends A Lesson

Fred is always yelling at his sister. He pushes her down and makes her cry. He also takes her toys and draws on them with Sharpie.

By using ______, we can infer that Fred is _______.

• Direct characterization, mean

• Indirect characterization, nice

• Direct characterization, nice

• Indirect characterization, mean

In "The Scholarship Jacket", Marta's motivation to get good grades and get the jacket is...

• Intrinsic

• Extrinsic

• Neither

In "The Lion King", Simba's motivation to return to the Pride Lands and save his kingdom is...

• Both

• Intrinsic

• Extrinsic