Question

analyze craft and structure characters motivation a. directions: on the line for each item below, write the letter of the answer that is mostly likely to be the characters motivation for his or her actions. 1. paulo wanted to play baseball, so he decided to try out for his schools team. a. ambition b. jealousy c. revenge d. obligation 2. though the multi - colored pen didnt belong to her, janie quietly slipped in into the side pocket of her backpack. a. fear b. kindness c. pride d. greed 3. 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. a. approval b. anger c. kindness d. obligation b. directions: choose one of the situations from part a, and write a brief story about that character. invent a backstory and include other characters, if needed. describe the effect of that characters actions on the others. give the story a beginning, a middle, and an end.

Explanation:

1. Paulo's desire to play baseball and try out for the school team shows his ambition to pursue his interest in the sport.
2. Janie taking a pen that doesn't belong to her is an act of greed as she wants something that is not hers.
3. Sofia bringing food to her elderly neighbor and spending time with her is an act of kindness.

Answer:

1. a. ambition
2. d. greed
3. c. kindness