DCA #2 Reading Review

What is the difference between theme and author’s purpose?

• It's the same thing
• Theme is the life lesson of a fiction text. Author's purpose is the reason why an expository work was written. 
• Theme is why the author wrote the fiction work. Author's purpose is the life lesson of  a fiction work. 

What are graphical elements?

• line length, word position, punctuation, images
• pictures

What does the last line emphasize?

Your blur turns away from me The back of your head solidifies my biggest fear. You leave me breathless
My request has left me in singleness.                       My heart is beatless.
Alone

• The last line explains how fear can make you feel like you have no friends.
• The last line emphasizes the importance of asking for help.
• The last line emphasizes the loneliness the author is feeling. 

How do graphical elements affect the reader?

• creates deeper meaning for the reader
• helps the reader visualize
• engages the reader
• All of the above

Who is a playwright?

• Mr. Lizardo
• Someone who writes plays and dramas.
• Someone who writes non-fiction.
• Someone who writes poetry.

Why is dialogue important?

• Dialogue is important because it reveals characters thoughts and feelings.
• Dialogue describes the characters facial expressions. 
• Dialogue is important because it reveals characters thoughts and feelings. It can develop the conflict.

Why are stage directions important?

• Stage directions tell the actors where to go.
• Stage directions describe the setting, character's appearances, character's actions, and reveal facial expressions.
• Stage directions tell the actors what to say. 

Why should I read the italicized paragraph before the drama?

• The italicized paragraph usually reveals imperative information about the characters, conflict, or setting.
• You shouldn't read it. Miss Miller is making this all up. 

How does setting affect the characters?

• The setting can make the story boring or interesting.
• The setting can determine the characters actions and decisions.
  
• The setting is the exposition of the plot diagram. 

You're hanging out with your friends at the park. Everybody is hungry, but your mom can't bring food for another 2 hours. Your mom told you not to leave the park and gave you 20 dollars. What do you do?

• Share the three hot cheetos you find in your bag and listen to your stomach make monster noises. 
• Call Uber Eats
• Pretend you're a boy scout and find some tasty sticks and leaves. Yum!