Character Analysis Through Dialogue and Events

What role does the speaker claim to have at the beginning of the scene?

• Producer

• Writer

• Director

• Actor

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Who is the speaker trying to communicate with?

• A guard

• Flippy the dolphin

• A clown

• The great leader

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why can't Flippy the dolphin come to the phone?

• He is doing a show

• He is sleeping

• He is sick

• He is eating

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What alternative does the speaker suggest instead of Flippy the dolphin?

• A dancer

• A clown

• A singer

• A magician

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the speaker say clowns do to make people laugh?

• Sing songs

• Tell jokes

• Dance

• Juggle and wear funny hats

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does the great leader get angry during the conversation?

• He wanted a clown

• He doesn't like dolphins

• He was interrupted

• He doesn't understand jokes

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the purpose of the conversation on the phone according to the speaker?

• To end the scene

• To make the great leader laugh

• To move the story forward

• To introduce a new character

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the speaker realize about the great leader's sense of humor?

• He loves jokes

• He has a maniacal laugh

• He doesn't have a sense of humor

• He enjoys pranks

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the great leader order after getting angry?

• To end the communication

• To find a clown

• To contact Scout ship seven

• To cancel the show

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the speaker do after the great leader orders to contact Scout ship seven?

• Ends the scene

• Calls another character

• Continues the conversation

• Starts a new scene

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3