Analyzing Dialogue Mini Lesson

When a character in a story says, "I can't believe I'm finally here," what emotion are they most likely expressing?

• • Anger

• • Excitement

• Sadness

• Fear

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If a character often uses polite language and formal titles when speaking to others, what character trait does this suggest?

• Rudeness

• Respectfulness

• Dishonesty

• Impulsiveness

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When two characters in a story have a heated argument, what can this reveal about their relationship?

• They are strangers.

• They have a strong bond.

• There is tension or conflict between them.

• They are indifferent towards each other.

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If a character frequently talks about their dreams and ambitions, what can this tell you about their motivations?

• • They are content with their current situation.

• • They are motivated by fear.

• • They are driven to achieve their goals.

• They lack ambition.

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When a character in a story says, "I knew you would do that," what does this indicate about their relationship with the person they are speaking to?

• • They don't know each other well.

• • They are making a guess.

• • They have a deep understanding of each other.

• • They are being sarcastic.

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 From the video: How would you describe the relationship between Tommy, Billy, and Bart based on the dialogue?

• Close Friends

• Rivals

• Enemies

• Indifferent

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From the video: What can you infer about the relationship between the boys and Miss Parsons based on the dialogue?

• They admire her

• They fear her

• They don't have the best relationship

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From the video: What does the dialogue reveal about the boys' attitude towards authority figures?

• They respect authority figures

• They fear authority figures

• They challenge authority figures

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From the video: How would you describe Miss Parsons' attitude towards the boys based on the dialogue?

• friendly and understanding

• strict and suspicious

• indifferent and uncaring

• fearful and anxious

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From the video: What role do the boys see themselves in based on the dialogue?

• Class clowns

• model students

• trouble makers

• teacher's pet

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