Character Analysis

What is character development in a story?

• Character development refers to the process of creating a plot for the story

• Character development involves introducing new characters into the story

• Character development is the process of creating a character's physical appearance

• Character development in a story refers to the process of creating and evolving a character throughout the narrative. It involves showing how the character changes, grows, or learns from their experiences.

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What is an example of an external conflict a character might face?

• A conflict with the weather

• A conflict with their pet

• An example of an external conflict a character might face is a conflict with another character, such as a rival or antagonist.

• A conflict with their own thoughts and emotions

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Why is it important to understand a character's motivations in a story?

• Understanding a character's motivations in a story is not important because it does not provide any insight into their behavior.

• It is not important to understand a character's motivations in a story because it only adds unnecessary complexity to the plot.

• It is important to understand a character's motivations in a story because it provides insight into their behavior and helps the reader to connect with the character on a deeper level.

• Understanding a character's motivations in a story is not important because it has no impact on the reader's connection with the character.

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What does character growth mean in the context of a story?

• The number of characters in the story

• The physical height of the character

• Development and change that a character undergoes throughout the narrative.

• The character's favorite type of plant

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How does a character's development affect the plot of a story?

• Character development can directly influence the events and conflicts in the plot, leading to a more dynamic and engaging story.

• Character development has no impact on the plot of a story

• Character development only affects the setting of a story

• Character development only influences the dialogue in a story

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Compare the Grinch's feelings about Christmas at the beginning and end of the movie.

• He loves Christmas at both times.

• He dislikes Christmas at both times.

• He dislikes it at first but loves it by the end.

• He loves it at first but dislikes it by the end.

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How does the Grinch's view of the Whos change by the end of the movie?

• He sees them as enemies.

• He sees them as friends and family.

• He remains indifferent to them.

• He sees them as nuisances.

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Infer the Grinch's emotions when he realizes that Christmas is more than just presents and decorations.

• He feels angry and frustrated.

• He feels enlightened and joyful.

• He feels indifferent and bored.

• He feels more determined to ruin it.

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Eric's car broke down in the woods and his phone wasn't getting a signal. He used his car antenna as a spear and caught fresh salmon. He started a fire with sparks from his car battery, and he ate the cooked salmon while waiting for help. What character trait does Eric BEST demonstrate?

• Fun-loving- Eric loves to have adventures.

• Helpless- Eric has no clue what to do in a crisis.

• Resourceful- Eric uses the resources he has: antenna and car battery- to make the best out of a bad situation.

• Daring- Eric is brave and doesn't ask anyone for help and can do everything alone.

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Michael has clothes all over the floor of his bedroom. Underneath the clothes on his floor is a pizza box with crusts in it. Underneath the pizza box are pieces to a boardgame that Michael never put away. Michael takes a seat on his unmade bed with his shoes on and plays video games all night. What character trait does Michael BEST demonstrate?

• Dreamer- Michael is not engaged with reality because he loves video games.

• Messy- Michael does not clean up after himself, and has leftover food and clothes on his floor.

• Rude- Michael does not engage with his friends.

• Spoiled- Michael has everything done for him so he doesn't have to work.

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