Brown Girl Dreaming- Analyze Craft and Structure

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What is it called when characters speak in a story?

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Dialogue

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How does the author show dialogue in 'Brown Girl Dreaming'?

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Italics (slanted) letters

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What is the main writing style of 'Brown Girl Dreaming'?

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It is written in stanzas.

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True or False: 'Brown Girl Dreaming' is written in prose.

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False

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What does the term 'stanza' refer to in poetry?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is the significance of using italics in writing?

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Italics are often used to emphasize certain words or phrases, or to indicate dialogue.

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What does it mean to analyze craft and structure in literature?

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It means to examine how an author uses literary techniques and organization to convey meaning.

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What is a memoir?

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A memoir is a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge.

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What is the purpose of dialogue in a story?

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Dialogue helps to develop characters, advance the plot, and create tension.

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What emotion does Woodson feel towards her sister Odella?

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Jealousy.