War of the Worlds Broadcast

What is the purpose of paragraph 5?

• It explains the nature of the broadcast as relaxing evening entertainment.

• It conveys the setting and the anxiety associated with the time.

• It explains the origins of the music.

• None of the above

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What words in paragraph 4 help the reader determine the meaning of the word scrutinize.

• concerns

• mortal

• studied

• microscope

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The information in paragraph 6 is important because...

• it contrasts the chaotic setting of New Jersey with the calm setting of a radio broadcast.

• It established the normalcy of the broadcast by including a routine weather bulletin.

• It communicated the malicious intent of the broadcast creators.

• It identified the later conflict.

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In paragraph 17, when Pierson states, "not canals, I can assure you," he is emphasizing the idea that...

• Mars is free of water, so it is probably uninhabited.

• they show something created by intelligent beings.

• they are the remains of a once vibrant civilization

• None of the above

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What effect might paragraph 23 have on the listeners of the broadcast?

• It might cause them to be anxious at how close Mars is to Earth.

• It may cause them to doubt the professor's expertise on Mars.

• It contradicts the professor's earlier opinion about Mars.

• It might cause them to feel safe and comfortable to know how far Mars is from the Earth.

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Why did the playwright include paragraph 32 in the play?

• to illustrate the the flash was small and local to convey that it only affected a few thousand listeners.

• to convey the importance of the Professor's interview.

• to convey the magnitude of the situation and the effect it would have on the listeners.

• None of the above

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Why did the playwright include Mr. Wilmuth in the broadcast?

• to emphasize that the people of Grover's Mill were wrapped up in the idea of space exploration.

• to emphasize the chaotic way the people of Grover's Mill responded.

• To show that the people of Grover's Mill were normal, common country people.

• to portray the people as terrified and riddled with anxiety.

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The stage directions beginning in paragraph 63 and continuing until line 74 help create...

• suspense as the object begins to open.

• a feeling of mystery and fear.

• tension in Grover's Mill as people prepare for the worst.

• All of the Choices

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In paragraph 78, how does the playwright develop the description of the creatures?

• by comparing them to common mythical monsters.

• by using sensory images to describe the creatures.

• by contrasting the creatures appearance to the appearance of a normal man.

• by highlighting the sounds the creatures are making

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Overall, how does Orson Welles create a broadcast that feels like an authentic experience for the listeners?

• by mimicking the way a traditional radio broadcast mixes music, weather, and breaking news.

• by creating a believable story and believable characters

• by including interviews with authentic personalities such as the professor.

• by introducing familiar events that had happened before

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