6th ELAR Reading CBA#1

Read the dictionary entry for the word violate.

violate \ıvī-ə-ılāt\ v

1.to break a rule 2. to interfere with someone’s rights 3. to abuse something by causing damage 4. to interrupt a continuous state or action

Which definition most closely matches the way the word violated is used in paragraph 24?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

What does Jonathan’s dialogue in Scene 1 suggest about him?

• He feels bad about reading the diary.

• He misses spending time with Deanna.

• He is deeply interested in Deanna's life.

• He believes he didn't really do any harm.

What is the best summary of Scene 1?

• After Deanna finds Jonathan reading her diary, the two have a conversation about his actions. Deanna feels as though Jonathan is always going through her private things without asking.

• Deanna catches Jonathan in her room reading her diary and demands to know what he is doing. Jonathan at first denies reading it but then claims it seems like Deanna wanted him to read it.

• Jonathan is cleaning up the family room and begins reading Deanna’s diary because of what she wrote on the cover. He is disappointed to find that her diary does not contain any embarrassing stories.

• Deanna and Jonathan disagree over the meaning of the words she wrote on the cover of her diary. She thinks he should not have read it, and he thinks she is guilty of false advertising.

Which statement expresses a main theme of the play?

• Writing can be a helpful way to deal with stress.

• Keeping secrets can lead to problems in a relationship.

• It is best to apologize when something wrong has been done.

• People must make time for one another in order for relationships to thrive.

From Scene 1 to Scene 2, the dialogue between Deanna and Jonathan becomes more —

• demanding and judgmental

• confused and suspicious

• honest and serious

• tense and angry

How is the play’s conflict resolved?

• Jonathan says he is sorry for what he did.

• Deanna explains that she has too many commitments.

• Deanna promises to spend more time with Jonathan.

• Jonathan suggests that Deanna keep her diary in her room.

In paragraph 12, the playwright's use of hyperbole suggests that Deanna-

• has hopes that Jonathan did not read her diary

• has had similar experiences with her brother getting into her belongings

• believes her brother understands that he has invaded her privacy

• things Jonathan will never again clean up after himself

Read the following stage directions from Scene 2 of the play.

Family room. Jonathan is watching TV. Deanna enters with the diary and sits on the couch opposite Jonathan.

The Playwright uses these stage directions in order to-

• show Jonathan's conccern about the argument he had with his sisters

• imply that Deanna is back from volleyball practice and ready to continue her discussion with Jonathan

• foreshadow Jonathan's apology for having read Deanna's diary

• flashback a reminder of Jonathan's deceitful actions towards Deanna

What does the word indignantly mean as it is used in line 27?

• calm

• sarcastic

• sulky

• annoyed

What is the best summary for scene 2?

• Expecting an apology, Deanna confronts Jonathan, He tells her that he read her diary because he feels like he is not a part of her life. He apologizes and Deanna promises to make more time for her brother.

• Jonathan reads Deanna's diary. Deanna confronts Jonathan and tell him to stop snooping through her private things. Jonathan feels that Deanna will never forgive him.

• Jonathan apologizes for snooping and reading Deanna's diary. Je feels that he is no longer a priority in her life. He does not see the importance of making new friends.

• Deanna explains to Jonathan that she has been busy with high school. She promises to spend more time with him as long as he promises not to read her diary anymore. Jonathan agrees, but reminds her to keep her diary in a safe place.