Understanding Conflict and Character

What is a conflict in a story?

• A conflict is a theme that runs throughout the story.

• A conflict is the setting of the story.

• A conflict is a problem in the story

• A conflict is a type of character in a story.

Which is not a character trait?

• Funny

• Beautiful

• Intelligent

• Thoughtful

Which character trait best describes a hero?

• Shy

• Courageous

• Fearful

• Selfish

Which one is not a conflict?

• Dana goes on a vacation with her family.

• Mia must battle a dragon to get up to the castle.

• Lia fears that she will have no friends when she moves to a new school

• John’s dog ran away and he needs help finding him.

Do character's traits focus on their personality or appearance (how they look) ?

• Appearance

• Personality

What is the key element called that deals with solving the conflict?

• Characters

• Setting

• Resolution

• Plot

Which of these is an element of a story?

• Plot

• Setting

• Characters

• Conflict

Where a story takes place is called the _______.