Characterization in *Monster*

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Objective

I can analyze how the author uses dialogue and actions to develop the characters of Steve, King, and O'Brien in *Monster*.

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Practice

7 questions

1

Identify one action taken by James King in the provided transcript and explain what this action reveals about his character.

2

Find a line of dialogue spoken by Bobo Evans and explain what it suggests about his personality or motivations.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Identify one line of dialogue spoken by Bobo Evans in the provided transcript and explain what this dialogue reveals about his character. Identify one action taken by O'Brien in the provided transcript and explain what this action reveals about her character. Identify one line of dialogue spoken by James King in the provided transcript and explain what this dialogue reveals about his character.

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