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- 1. Multiple Choice
A character’s motivation is the reason he or she takes a particular action. The reason may be....
internal
external
internal and external
none
- 2. Multiple Choice
Internal motivations include...
emotions
setting
situation
other factors
- 3. Multiple Choice
External motivations include...
emotions
setting
situation
none of the above
- 4. Multiple Choice
How do playwrights reveal character motivation?
dialogue
actions
revealing details in stage directions
none of the above
- 5. Multiple Choice
How can we identify characters' motivations in a drama?
circle important vocabulary words
cite textual evidence
make inferences
identify the theme
- 6. Open Ended
What is Ruben’s motivation for selling his comic book collection?
- 7. Open Ended
Is Ruben’s motivation internal or external or a mix of both? Explain your answer.
- 8. Open Ended
What inference can you make about Joycelyn’s motivation for selling her violin?
- 9. Open Ended
Is Joycelyn’s motivation internal or external or a mix of both? Explain your answer.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Paulo wanted to play baseball, so he decided to try out for his school’s team. What is his motivation for his actions?
ambition
jealousy
revenge
obligation
- 11. Multiple Choice
Though the multi-colored pen didn’t belong to her, Janie quietly slipped in into the side pocket of her backpack. What is the motivation for her actions?
fear
kindness
pride
greed
- 12. Multiple Choice
Once or twice a week, Sofia would bring a casserole or a pot of soup over to her elderly neighbor, and the two would talk and laugh while they ate together. What is the motivation for her actions?
approval
anger
kindness
obligation
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