Contrasts and Contradictions
When you're reading and a character says or does something that's opposite what he has been saying or doing all along. You should always stop and ask yourself:
"Why is the character doing that?"
The prediction could help you make a prediction or make an inference about the plot and conflict.
Let's Practice
Read this online version of Cloudy Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett.
- Stop and ask yourself, "Why is the character doing that?"
- How does your answer to the question help you infer about the plot and conflict.
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