Understanding Contrasts and Contradictions

What is a "Contrasts and Contradictions" signpost in a book?

• A character doing something they always do.

• A character saying or doing something that is the opposite of what they usually say or do.

• A character agreeing with another character.

• A character describing their feelings.

What should you do when you notice a character acting in a way that is different from their usual behavior?

• Ignore it and keep reading.

• Stop and ask yourself why the character is doing that.

• Close the book and find a new one.

• Tell a friend about the character's strange behavior.

Noticing when a character acts differently can help you do what?

• Understand the author's favorite color.

• Make a prediction about what might happen next in the story.

• Learn new vocabulary words.

• Count how many characters are in the book.

Besides making predictions, what else can noticing "Contrasts and Contradictions" help you do?

• Draw a picture of the characters.

• Make an inference about the plot or characters.

• Find the main idea of the story.

• Memorize the character's names.

Why do authors include moments where characters act differently than expected?

• To confuse the reader.

• To make the book longer.

• To help readers understand the deeper meaning of the story.

• To show off their writing skills.