Analyzing Dialogue and Incidents
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Objective
I can analyze how dialogue or events in the first chapter reveal a character's traits.
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Practice
7 questions
Define "character" and "event" as they relate to a story.
Imagine two characters, Alex and Jamie, are arguing in a school hallway. Write a short dialogue (2-3 lines each) between them that shows Jamie is nervous about an upcoming test.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Read the following: "Marcus slammed his book on the desk and muttered, 'This is the most boring assignment ever!'". What does Marcus's dialogue and action reveal about his character? Consider this event: Maria spends her weekends volunteering at the local animal shelter, even though she has a lot of homework. What does this event reveal about Maria's character? ”
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