Common Lit

When the character struggles with an opposing force

• 1st person point of view

• Conflict

• Suspense

• Plot

Answer explanation

When the character struggles with an opposing force, it is referred to as Conflict. Conflict is the central element that drives the plot forward and creates tension in the story.

When a character struggles with conflict INSIDE themselves

(ex. is Mrs. C going to go home and drink coffee or take a nap?)

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

• 3rd person omniscient

• foreshadowing

Answer explanation

When a character struggles with conflict inside themselves, such as deciding between drinking coffee or taking a nap, it is referred to as Internal Conflict. This involves the character's inner thoughts and emotions.

the central idea or message of a story

• flashback

• theme

• foreshadowing

• 1st person

Answer explanation

The central idea or message of a story is known as the theme, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

When the character struggles with conflict OUTSIDE of themselves

(ex. a battle between two characters, or if a character is battling a storm)

• 3rd person limited

• Suspense

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

Answer explanation

When the character struggles with conflict outside of themselves, such as a battle between two characters or battling a storm, it is referred to as External Conflict. This involves conflicts with external forces or other characters.

Mica's backpack was such a ___ that carrying it gave him shoulder pain.

• burden

• despair

• trait

• dignity

Martin was very shy, so he was ___ to get on stage and receive the award he won.

• reluctant

• transform

• reputation

• burden

Mr. Jackson is the strictest teacher in school. He has a ___ for harsh punishments.

• reputation

• dignity

• burden

• transform

What is the term for a struggle between a character and an outside force?

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

• Theme

• Narrative

Which point of view is used when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters?

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person limited

• 3rd person omniscient

What is the main message or underlying meaning of a literary work called?

• Plot

• Theme

• Setting

• Characterization