The Cipher Club - Subtext in dialogue (Grade 6)
Passage
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English
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6th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Angela Lock
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6 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Travis's final offer to give Remi a 'small riddle' show about his attitude?
A) It shows a slight shift from complete exclusion to giving Remi a small chance.
B) It shows that he has decided to let Remi join the club immediately.
C) It shows that he thinks Remi is not smart enough for a real puzzle.
D) It shows that the 'final test' was just a joke.
Answer explanation
After Remi directly confronts them, Travis's stance changes slightly. The offer of a riddle is not full acceptance, but it is the first sign that he is willing to consider Remi, creating a small opening for inclusion.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Grace says the club 'takes a lot of dedication' without making eye contact, what is the most likely hidden message she is sending to Remi?
A) She is trying to help him prepare for the club's hard work.
B) She is subtly discouraging him from joining by highlighting the club's demands.
C) She is excited to have a new member who is dedicated.
D) She is worried that Remi will not be able to keep up with the meetings.
Answer explanation
Grace's comment, combined with her avoidance of eye contact, implies she is not being welcoming. Instead of encouraging him, she is presenting the club's requirements as obstacles, which is a form of subtext meant to discourage him.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Travis says, 'And not everyone… fits,' what is he most likely implying?
A) The room is too small to hold more members.
B) He thinks only a specific type of person is right for the club.
C) Members need to wear a special uniform.
D) He is worried Remi is not good at puzzles.
Answer explanation
Travis's unfinished sentence and his talk of a 'certain way of thinking' is subtext for the idea that the club is exclusive and that Remi might not be the 'right kind' of person, which relates to the theme of inclusion.
4.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Categorize the following lines of dialogue based on the speaker's hidden intent.
Groups:
(a) Dialogue Hinting at Exclusion
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(b) Dialogue Resisting Exclusion
“I can be dedicated.”
“It takes a lot of dedication.”
“The test is… challenging.”
“And not everyone… fits.”
“It sounds like you’re not looking for new members.”
“We’re pretty serious about our puzzles here.”
Answer explanation
The dialogue from Travis and Grace contains subtext meant to discourage Remi and hint that he doesn't belong. Remi's lines are direct responses that push back against this exclusion, either by stating his qualifications or by calling out their hidden message.
5.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the character's dialogue to the primary motivation or feeling it reveals.
Discomfort and a subtle attempt to warn someone away.
Remi: “It sounds like you’re not looking for new members.”
A desire to keep the group exclusive and uniform.
Travis: “If you can solve a small riddle now, we can talk more.”
Perceptiveness about being excluded and the courage to say it.
Travis: “We have a certain way of thinking.”
A small concession or the opening of a path to inclusion.
Grace: “The test is… challenging.”
Answer explanation
Travis's line about a 'certain way of thinking' reveals his desire for an exclusive group. Grace's hesitant warning shows her discomfort. Remi's direct statement shows he understands the subtext and is challenging it. Travis's final offer of a riddle is a small step toward potential inclusion.
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Based on how Remi responded to Travis and Grace, what is one communication strategy you could use in a real-life situation where you feel excluded? Explain how this strategy works, using specific details from the passage.
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