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: The man filled the pitcher. He carried it to the table. He dropped the pitcher. Some of the beer fell on the ground. The man went to get a new pitcher.
selected sentence: The man went to get a new pitcher.

SOLUTION: The man want(s) beer >Motivates> The man goes to get a new pitcher of beer

PROBLEM: story: Mark liked a girl. Mark was afraid the girl didn't feel the same. So on valentines day he asked her to be his. She told him she would love to be with him. They kissed and became a couple on valentine's day.
selected sentence: Mark liked a girl.

SOLUTION: Mark want(s) romance >Motivates> Mark likes a girl

PROBLEM: story: A friend told me there was going to be a dog contest in our area. I signed my dog Princess up for the contest. I dressed her with a bow on her head. She was very behaved at the contest, when it was her turn. Princess won second prize for best looking dog.
selected sentence: I dressed her with a bow on her head.

SOLUTION:
I feel(s) competitive >Motivates> I dress my dog princess with a bow on her head