Understanding Character and Conflict

What is the definition of character motivation in a story?

• The setting where the story takes place

• The reason behind a character's actions and behavior

• The main conflict in the story

• The resolution of the story

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is an example of a type of conflict in literature?

• Character vs. Setting

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Theme

• Character vs. Plot

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a characteristic of a fable?

• It always has a happy ending

• It includes magical creatures

• It teaches a moral lesson

• It is written in verse

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Define the term "moral" in the context of a story.

• The main character's personality

• The lesson or message conveyed by the story

• The setting of the story

• The climax of the story

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is an explicit theme in literature?

• A theme that is implied but not directly stated

• A theme that is directly stated in the text

• A theme that is only understood by the author

• A theme that is hidden in the subtext

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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In the story "Amigo Brothers," what is the main conflict?

• The brothers are fighting over a girl

• The brothers are competing in a boxing match

• The brothers are trying to escape from a dangerous situation

• The brothers are arguing about their future

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

What motivates the characters in "Amigo Brothers" to compete against each other?

• A desire to win a scholarship

• A chance to prove their friendship

• A shared dream of becoming boxing champions

• A need to settle a personal grudge

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How is the conflict resolved in "Amigo Brothers"?

• One brother wins the match, and they stop being friends

• The match ends in a draw, and they remain friends

• They decide not to fight and walk away together

• They both lose the match and quit boxing

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following best describes the theme of "Amigo Brothers"?

• Friendship is more important than competition

• Winning is everything

• Family comes first

• Hard work always pays off

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

The Ant and the Dove

One day an ant was out walking and became very thirsty. She saw a stream and decided to take a sip from it. But when she bent over, she slipped and fell into the water. Luckily, a dove flying overhead spotted the ant. The bird took a leaf in its beak and dropped the leaf into the water for the ant. The ant climbed onto the leaf and floated safely to the edge of the stream. "Thank you, dear dove," said the ant. "You saved my life." Just then, the two animals saw a hunter nearby. The hunter was holding a net high in the air. Seeing that the hunter was about to capture the dove, the ant acted quickly. She bit the hunter hard on his leg. "Ow!" he cried, and he dropped the net on the ground. The dove flew away, and the ant walked away smiling.

• If you treat people kindly, it will come back to you

• Never trust a stanger

• Hunters are bad

• friendship can come from anywhere

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CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5