Analyzing Characters & Decisions

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What is a synonym for provoke?

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Produce

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Most ______ reveal their traits through use of dialogue in a story.

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Characters

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Which piece of dialogue is most likely to provoke a decision in a story?

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"Mom said if you do not answer the phone immediately, you will be grounded until July!"

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What is the purpose of dialogue in a story?

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Establish characters.

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What part of the story follows the exposition? This part of the story is often composed of a series of events that build on the conflict of a story.

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Rising Action

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters in a story.

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How does dialogue help in character development?

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Dialogue reveals a character's personality, thoughts, and emotions.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?

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Direct characterization explicitly describes a character, while indirect characterization shows a character's traits through actions and dialogue.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.