Anne of Green Gables

Matthew's lines and stage directions suggest that he is --

• kindhearted ---having a kind and friendly nature.

• efficient --- person working in a well-organized way.

• sarcastic ---given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt.

• uncomfortable ---causing or feeling unease or awkwardness

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In paragraph 1, the description of Anne in the stage directions is intended to evoke (bring up) feelings of--

• fear

• doubt --disbelief; question the truth

• anger

• pity ---feel sorrow and compassion for another person

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Reread paragraphs 22 to 29 of the play, Anne of Green Gables. How do the stage directions in these lines most clearly contribute to the author’s purpose?

• It reveals background information about Annes character. It also reinforces that Matthew wanted a girl and not a boy.

• It provides historical background about the time period. It also reinforces that Anne is self assured.

• It builds tension into the scene by revealing Matthew’s hesitance to leave the train station with Anne. It also reinforces that Anne is sensitive and she depends on the kindness of others for survival.

• It resolves the tension in the scene by revealing that Anne does not want to stay at the train station. It also reinforces that Matthew is worried about if he can trust Anne.

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In line 24 of "Anne of Green Gables," Matthew is confused when Anne talks about going with him. From his reaction, you can infer that Matthew--

• suspects Anne is an irresponsible girl

• is new to the challenges of raising a girl

• didn't expect Anne, the orphan, to be a girl

• believe Anne will spy on him while he drives home

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Stage directions are the instructions in the text of a play.

They can indicate the movement, position, or tone of an actor, or the sound effects and lighting.

• True

• False

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Tone is the writers attitude toward a subject or the tone a character uses in a dialogue.

• True

• False

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