Understand Implied Values ( Satire )

Read the following scenario:

A young girl with an uncontrolled magical power leaves her home to live alone in the forest.

Which character motivation best matches this conflict?

• The girl wishes to share her magic with others.

• The girl is angry with her family for loving her.

• The girl loves her family and wants to protect them.

• The girl hopes to find a prince to love.

Read the following scenario:

An estranged father and son are lost at sea in a life raft, with only a compass and a paddle.

Which author motivation best matches this conflict?

• Showing the superiority of men and following directions

• Showing the power of reconciliation

  
  

• Showing a love for the sea

• Showing a dislike for naval practices

Read the following scenario:

A dog is accidentally left behind on a family camping trip hours from home.

Which author motivation best matches this conflict?

• Showing the power of animal-human relationships

• Showing the importance of camping trips

• Showing the ignorance of animals

• Showing the fun in family vacations

Read the following scenario:

Janine sets out on her sailboat alone, trying to break the record for youngest person to ever sail around the world.

Who or what is most likely the antagonist in the scenario?

• The world record

• Janine

• The sea

• The boat

Read the following scenario:

Randy decides to beat the reigning science fair champion, Tamara, in this year's science fair, but Tamara won't go down without a fight.

Who or what is most likely the antagonist in the scenario?

• Randy's science teacher

• The science fair

• Randy

• Tamara

Read the following scenario:

Elliot and a group of friends set out to hike 300 miles of the Pacific Coast Trail but get stranded on a snow-covered mountain pass.

Who or what is most likely the antagonist in the scenario?

• Elliot's backpack and supplies

• The trail guidebook

• Elliot's physical and mental weaknesses

• The group of friends

Read the following scenario:

Janine sets out on her sailboat alone, trying to break the record for youngest person to ever sail around the world.

What character trait would Janine most likely need in order to overcome obstacles she might encounter on her journey?

• Physical strength

• Cooperation

• Peer pressure

• Patience

Read the following scenario:

Randy decides to beat the reigning science fair champion, Tamara, in this year's science fair, but Tamara won't go down without a fight.

What character trait would Randy most likely need in order to beat Tamara?

• Physical strength and endurance

• Trickery and guile

• Teamwork and enthusiasm

• Intelligence and hard work

Read the following scenario:

Elliot and a group of friends set out to hike 300 miles of the Pacific Coast Trail but get stranded on a snow-covered mountain pass.

What character trait would Elliot most likely need in order to overcome obstacles along the trail?

• Intelligence and motivation

• Manipulation and cunning

• Kindness and love

• Cooperation and physical strength

Read the following scenario:

A young CEO must overcome a physical impairment in order to reach his employees.

Which type of conflict is portrayed in this scenario?

• Character versus character

• Character versus society

• Character versus nature

• Character versus self