Characterization/Conflict

What character trait does Ms. Mancini demonstrate?

Ms. Mancini drifted helplessly around the Central Park Lake for several minutes before she heard 'glop glop'. It was a turtle swimming towards her with her missing paddle! She began to get super excited. As the turtle approached, she jumped for joy and fell overboard!! The turtle, thought to himself, 'this lady is crazy!'"

• excitement

• joy

• happiness

• all of the above

Which of the following best describes a character trait?

• Actions a character takes when faced with a challenge

• The physical appearance of a character

• A consistent quality or behavior shown by a character

• The role a character plays in the story (e.g., protagonist, antagonist)

What type of conflict is represented by a character struggling to overcome fear of public speaking?

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Self

Identify the type of conflict in the following scenario: A character must climb a mountain during a snowstorm to reach safety.

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Self

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

• The author directly states the character is kind-hearted.

• A character demonstrates kindness through their actions towards others.

• A character is described by another character as being generous.

• The narrator explains why a character acts in a generous way.

How can a reader infer character development in a story?

• By noting changes in the character's actions and decisions over time

• By focusing on the character's physical appearance changes

• By tracking the number of times a character speaks in the story

• By observing the static traits of the character

Which of the following best illustrates an external conflict?

• A character debates whether to lie to protect a friend's feelings

• A character struggles to survive in the wilderness after a plane crash

• A character feels guilty for stealing from a store

• A character is torn between pursuing personal dreams or family expectations

What is the significance of recognizing types of conflict in literature?

• It helps readers understand the plot structure better.

• It only adds complexity without contributing to the story's meaning.

• It is only necessary for analyzing ancient texts.

• It distracts from understanding the characters' development.

A character starts off as selfish and uncaring but ends up sacrificing their own desires to help others. This change is an example of:

• Static character

• Dynamic character

• Flat character

• Round character

Which of the following scenarios best represents a Man vs. Society conflict?

• A character is lost in the desert and must find a way back to civilization.

• A character challenges an unjust law that affects their community.

• A character competes in a chess tournament against a rival.

• A character struggles with their conscience after telling a lie.