TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you will be given a short story. One sentence from the story is chosen. Consider the likely emotions and basic human drives of the participants in that sentence. Does any of these states of mind/feelings motivate the participant to do what happens in that sentence? You should write your answer in the form " A >Motivates> B". Try to use phrases and sentences from the story to compose your answer when possible. For the motivation sentence, you must choose a verb from :feel(s), want(s) or like(s). There will always be some motivation in the given story.
PROBLEM: story: James attended a new art class at his college. He did not really know too much about art at all. He gave it his best effort and found out that he can draw. Now James has dreams of becoming a successful artist. With practice and determination he can reach his dreams.
selected sentence: James attended a new art class at his college.

SOLUTION: James want(s) to learn >Motivates> James takes a class

PROBLEM: story: Joe and I tried to learn to ride a unicycle, today. I was doing pretty well as long as I could keep a hand on the fence. Joe was doing a lot better, though. By the end of the day, he could ride for a whole ten feet. Someday, we'll be good enough to do a show.
selected sentence: By the end of the day, he could ride for a whole ten feet.

SOLUTION: Joe feel(s) confident >Motivates> Joe rides ten feet by the end of the day

PROBLEM: story: I had gotten fired from my Job. My phone was dead, and I couldn't use it. My day was going horrible. I ended up talking to a homeless man who was sitting nearby. He was the best listener I've ever ran across.
selected sentence: My day was going horrible.

SOLUTION:
I feel(s) sad >Motivates> My day is horrible