Novel Study Concepts

A conflict within the main character

• theme

• internal conflcit

• main idea

• external conflict

A conflict between a character and someone or something in the outside world

• external conflict

• internal conflict

• main idea

• theme

What type of conflict would a person be facing in climbing Mount Everest?

• character vs character

• character vs society

• character vs nature

• character vs supernatural

Identify the type of conflict:

After breaking her mother’s favorite vase, Casey struggles to decide whether she should tell her mother the truth or attempt to hide her mistake and blame the family dog.

• character vs self

• character vs nature

• character vs character

• character vs society

Jimmy and Eric compete for the same position on the baseball team.

• character vs self

• character vs nature

• character vs society

• character vs character

Ally starts a petition to allow students to wear ripped jeans at school.

• character vs self

• character vs society

• character vs person

• character vs nature

When Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the National anthem, many people didn't like his protest.

What type of conflict is this?

• Character vs. character

• Character vs. society

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

"And the best lecturers combine knowledge with showmanship. They can make any subject from world history to computers, leap vividly to life."

In sentences above, the word showmanship means

• dramatic skill

• handwriting

• research ability

• popularity

"Business attire will impress the interviewer..... As the old saying goes, the clothes make the man (or woman)."

The word attire means

• notes

• answers

• clothing

• posture

Maria is the most consistent student that I have all day.  I know that she will always bring all of her materials and do well because that is what she has done all year.

The word consistent means

• constant and dependable

• chaotic and confusing

• dishonest and deceiving

• enthusiastic and positive