Conflict Theme Character

Which ONE of the following does NOT describe the theme of story?

• the message of a story
• the moral of a story
• the main idea and details
• the lesson of a story

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The theme of a story bust be inferred (figured out) by the reader because it is not clearly stated to the reader. 

• True
• False

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which one of these is an internal conflict?

• character vs. character
• character vs. self
• character vs. nature
• character vs. society

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of these is an example of internal conflict?

• The mayor of all small town works to help the town recover and rebuild after a hurricane.
• Jeremy decides to confront his ex best pal on the playground after soccer practice
• Linda struggles with self doubt as she prepares for her gymnastics competition
• John discovers an evil doll in the basement and must defeat the curse in order to save his family

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Tammy started the school year telling her family she was going to do her best ever. She was going to get A's in all her classes and participate in clubs and activities. She joined cross country, but thought it was too hot and quit. She begged to join the volleyball team, but when she was told no she got angry and stopped doing her homework. Things started to look up when she joined the debate club. However, Tammy missed the first two debate meets on Saturdays because she wanted to sleep in on the weekends. She was then kicked off the team. At the end of the first semester she had all D's.
What type of conflict is this?

• character vs. character
• character vs. nature
• character vs. society
• character vs. self

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Tammy started the school year telling her family she was going to do her best ever. She was going to get A's in all her classes and participate in clubs and activities. She joined cross country, but thought it was too hot and quit. She begged to join the volleyball team, but when she was told no she got angry and stopped doing her homework. Things started to look up when she joined the debate club. However, Tammy missed the first two debate meets on Saturdays because she wanted to sleep in on the weekends. She was then kicked off the team. At the end of the first semester she had all C's. 
Who is the antagonist in this story?

• Tammy
• The volleyball coach
• The August heat
• the debate club

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Tammy's character could be described as?

• unreliable
• committed
• dedicated
• hardworking

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Andre's tiny sailboat capsized, but he was able to swim to a nearby deserted island. Has he looked around her realized he would need to find a way to protect his body and skin extreme heat and sun. He also needed fresh water and something to eat. He knew he wouldn't make it very long if he couldn't shelter himself from the extreme conditions and find food and water.
What type of conflict is this?

• character vs. society
• character vs. nature
• character vs. self
• character vs. character

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Andre's tiny sailboat capsized, but he was able to swim to a nearby desert island. Has he looked around her realized he would need to find a way to protect his body and skin extreme heat and sun. He also needed fresh water and something to eat. He knew he wouldn't make it very long if he couldn't shelter himself and find food and water.
Which of these BEST describes the conflict in this story?

• Andre's sailboat is not covered by insurance
• Andre capsized his boat because he fell asleep
• Andre must find a way to survive on the deserted island until someone rescues him
• Andre wishes he would've gone on a hiking trip instead

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which is an example of DIRECT characterization?

• Molly giggled and blushed when Maxwell waved at her in the hallway.
• She was always staring at the window daydreaming about Maxwell.
• Maxwell was 15-years-old and a freshman in high school.
• He often wore his letter man jacket even when it was hot outside. 

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3