Question

connecting conflict and characterization

match each example of a conflict with what it tells you about the character involved.

• tracy is rejected by the sorority because of the way she appears.
• beverly is going to make millicents challenge extra tough.
• millicent is unwilling to abandon her old friend tracy.
• millicent is starting to question being in a group.

• she thinks being a good friend is more important than being popular.
• she takes the time to think things through carefully.
• she does not look and act like the people who are popular.
• she seems to enjoy treating people badly.

Explanation:

Analyze the first conflict

The first conflict is: "Tracy is rejected by the sorority because of the way she appears."
This conflict is external and directly relates to physical appearance and social acceptance. Looking at the characterization options, "She does not look and act like the people who are popular" directly explains why her appearance led to rejection by a popular group like a sorority.

Analyze the second conflict

The second conflict is: "Beverly is going to make Millicent's challenge extra tough."
This action shows a character deliberately choosing to make things difficult for someone else. Looking at the characterization options, "She seems to enjoy treating people badly" matches this malicious or harsh behavior.

Analyze the third conflict

The third conflict is: "Millicent is unwilling to abandon her old friend Tracy."
This conflict shows loyalty over social climbing. Choosing to stand by a friend who is rejected by the popular group demonstrates her values. This matches the characterization: "She thinks being a good friend is more important than being popular."

Analyze the fourth conflict

The fourth conflict is: "Millicent is starting to question being in a group."
This internal conflict shows a character reflecting on her choices and the nature of the social group rather than blindly following along. This matches the characterization: "She takes the time to think things through carefully."

Answer:

Conflict	Characterization
Beverly is going to make Millicent's challenge extra tough.	She seems to enjoy treating people badly.
Millicent is unwilling to abandon her old friend Tracy.	She thinks being a good friend is more important than being popular.
Millicent is starting to question being in a group.	She takes the time to think things through carefully.