Problem and Resolution

The video tutorial explores the concept of problem-solving in everyday life and literature. It defines problems as conflicts or challenges and resolutions as solutions to these problems. Through examples like Samuel's scheduling conflict, Malin's sleep issue, and Walter's decision to buy a watch for his mother, the video illustrates how problems and resolutions are integral to storytelling. It emphasizes the importance of identifying key details to understand the plot and resolution in any narrative.

What is one way to solve the problem of a flat tire?

• Change the tire

• Buy a new car

• Ignore it

• Sell the car

In a story, what usually comes after the problem is introduced?

• The conclusion

• A series of events

• The introduction

• The climax

What was Samuel's solution to his problem of having a book report and a drama club meeting on the same night?

• He asked for an extension on the report

• He missed the meeting to finish the report

• He did both at the same time

• He attended the meeting and skipped the report

How did Malin solve her problem of not being able to sleep due to the storm?

• She turned on music

• She watched TV

• She called a friend

• She read a book

What was Walter's problem in the story?

• He couldn't find a store that sold watches

• He had to choose between buying a watch for his mother or a video game for himself

• He didn't have enough money for a video game

• He lost his mother's watch

What decision did Walter make to resolve his problem?

• He borrowed money from a friend

• He bought the video game

• He decided not to buy anything

• He bought the watch for his mother

What is the key takeaway about story structure from the video?

• Stories begin with a problem and end with a resolution

• Stories are just a series of random events

• Stories do not need a resolution

• Stories always have happy endings