Motivations

Where do you find the clues about the character's motivation in the above example?

• background information

• speech

• actions

Where do you find the clues about the character's motivation in the above example?

• speech

• actions

• key events

Where do you find the clues about the character's motivation in the above example?

• speech

• thoughts

• actions

In the story, what is Roberto's directly stated motivation?

• to be a drummer

• to be a school leader

• to be in the marching band

Where do you find the clues about the character's motivation in the above example?

• background information

• speech

• thoughts

Which of the following choices best describes intrinsic motivation?

• Motivation that comes from within.

• Motivation that comes from an outside prize or goal.

• Motivation caused by a character's family.

• None of the above.

Which of the following choices best describes extrinsic motivation?

• Motivation that comes from within.

• Motivation that comes from an outside prize or goal.

• Motivation caused by a character's family.

• None of the above.

Johnny sighed as his mom nagged him to clean his room yet again. He really didn't feel like doing it. Suddenly, his mom held up a copy of the newest video game. As Johnny reached for it, she said he could only have it when his room was clean. He jumped up to start cleaning right away.

What type of motivation is this an example of?

• Intrinsic

• Johnny was not motivated to do anything

• Extrinsic

• None of the above

In "The Scholarship Jacket", Marta's motivation to get good grades and get the jacket is...

• Intrinsic

• Extrinsic

• Neither

Which of the following best defines 'motivation' in a literary context?

• A) The reason behind a character's actions.

• B) The setting of the story.

• C) The climax of the plot.

• D) The author's writing style.