The document discusses character types in stories and different types of conflicts. It asks whether the character Billie Jo in the story "Out of the Dust" is a dynamic or static character, and for examples from the story to support the answer. It also lists three types of conflicts - man vs man, man vs nature, and man vs himself - and asks for an example of each from the story.

1. Out of the Dust.notebook March 26, 2013
1. Characters who change in the course of a story are called dynamic characters. Other
characters are static (or flat) characters. They do not change much during the course
of a story. Do you think Billie Jo was a dynamic character or a static character? Give
examples to support your answer
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2. Out of the Dust.notebook March 26, 2013
1. Characters who change in the course of a story are called dynamic characters. Other
characters are static (or flat) characters. They do not change much during the course
of a story. Do you think Billie Jo was a dynamic character or a static character? Give
examples to support your answer
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3. Out of the Dust.notebook March 26, 2013
2. Most stories show one or more of the following types of conflicts:
a. Man vs. Man—two or more characters face a struggle with each other
b. Man vs. Nature –this involves a struggle between a character and nature
c. Man vs. Himself –this is a struggle within a character, usually involving
some sort of choice the person needs to make
In a paragraph response, give an example from the story for each type of conflict.
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4. Out of the Dust.notebook March 26, 2013
2. Most stories show one or more of the following types of conflicts:
a. Man vs. Man—two or more characters face a struggle with each other
b. Man vs. Nature –this involves a struggle between a character and nature
c. Man vs. Himself –this is a struggle within a character, usually involving
some sort of choice the person needs to make
In a paragraph response, give an example from the story for each type of conflict.
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