What is the conflict at the beginning of Greyling?

They are sad because they have no children.

When is the fisherman's wife's conflict about Greyling going back to the sea resolved?

When she realizes Greyling is happier living in the sea.

Which statement explains why the fisherman wrapped the seal in his shirt and took him home?

He thought his wife would want the seal in place of a child.

Which statement summarizes what the fisherman and his wife learn at the end of "Greyling"?

Sometimes you have to let go of someone you love.

Greyling often looks out to the sea. Why is he "longing and grieving in his heart"?

He longs to return to the sea but doesn't know why.

What is the climax of a story?

The most suspenseful, or emotional part of a story.

What is the falling action of a story?

The events immediately following the climax.

Choose and example of a "man vs. man" conflict.

An girl arguing with her friends.

Choose the example of a "man vs. nature" conflict.

A man trapped in an avalanche while skiing.

What is the exposition of a story?

Background information about characters and setting.

Choose an example of "man vs. self" conflict.

A boy who feels dumb because he is struggling to read.

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Greyling and Story Elements

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1
Why does Greyling pull free from his mother's arms and dive into the sea?
He doesn't want to follow the rules.
He has begun to change into a seal.
He wants to show he is brave.
He wants to save his father.
2
What is the conflict at the beginning of Greyling?
They are poor and do not have enough food.
Their fishing boat was destroyed.
They are sad because they have no children.
They are sad because the seals are gone.
3
When is the fisherman's wife's conflict about Greyling going back to the sea resolved?
When Greyling promises to protect the fisherman.
When Greyling promises to never leave again.
When she finds another seal to raise.
When she realizes Greyling is happier living in the sea.
4
What is the resolution of a story?
The main problem in a story.
The final outcome of a story.
The events immediately following the climax.
The background information about the characters.
5
Which statement explains why the fisherman wrapped the seal in his shirt and took him home?
He thought his wife would want the seal in place of a child.
He knew it was against the law to adopt a seal.
He was afraid someone would take the seal.
He had always wanted a selchie.
6
Which statement summarizes what the fisherman and his wife learn at the end of "Greyling"?
Parents need to watch their children closely.
Selchies cannot be trusted.
Sometimes you have to let go of someone you love.
Neighbors should helpeach other.
7
Greyling often looks out to the sea. Why is he "longing and grieving in his heart"?
He is lonely because people aren't nice to him.
He is sad because he cannot take the place of a real child.
He longs to return to the sea but doesn't know why.
He worries the fisherman might drown.
8
What is the climax of a story?
Events that increase the tension between characters.
The main problem in the story.
The most suspenseful, or emotional part of a story.
9
What is the falling action of a story?
The final outcome of a story.
The turning point of a story.
The events immediately following the climax.
10
Choose and example of a "man vs. man" conflict.
A woman stuck in the forest with no food.
A boy struggling with sadness.
An girl arguing with her friends.
11
Choose the example of a "man vs. nature" conflict.
A man trapped in an avalanche while skiing.
A girl who bird watches to relax.
Two brothers arguing about where to go fishing.
12
What is the exposition of a story?
The final outcome of a story.
Background information about characters and setting.
The most suspenseful part.
13
Choose an example of "man vs. self" conflict.
A family preparing for a big snow storm.
A boy who feels dumb because he is struggling to read.
Two aliens fighting over driving a spaceship.
14
The conflict of a story is...
The most suspenseful part.
The main issue or problem.

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