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Dramatic Structure in Monster Answers

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In a drama script, stage directions are provided in order to

A
help the actors find their way to the theater.
B
help the audience understand what the play is about.
C
tell the actors how to dress and move for the characters.
D
tell the audience more about the characters.
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In Monster, how does looking at the trial from a different perspective most likely help Steve Harmon?

A
It improves his relationship with his lawyer.
B
It allows him to anticipate the outcome more accurately.
C
It makes the trial move along more quickly.
D
It allows him to separate his emotions from the events.
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Which statement correctly describes the difference between the narrative and dramatic text structures in Monster?

A
The narrative text structure compares Steve to other inmates, and the dramatic structure shows a contrast between attorneys.
B
The narrative text structure describes Steve's problem, and the dramatic structure describes how the problem is resolved.
C
The narrative text structure tells a story about Steve, and the dramatic structure tells a story about the people who work in the courthouse.
D
The narrative text structure tells the story from Steve's viewpoint, and the dramatic structure tells the story using an outsider's perspective.
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Read the four excerpts from differently structured texts.Text A: Harrison asked, "Did you lose your power during the snowstorm?"Text B: Molly: If I studied for three months, I still wouldn't be able to pass that test!Text C: July 2, 2010: Ted and I arrived at our swamplike campsite late this afternoon.Text D: Like everyone else on stage, Hannah was supposed to stand still.

A
Harrison
B
Molly
C
Ted
D
Hannah
5

Read the list of literary terms.actordirectorstage directionscamera directions

A
script
B
novel
C
quotes
D
narration
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Which excerpt best displays the function of dramatic structure in Monster?

A
The jury might think they're doing you a big favor by giving you life in prison.
B
He looks over at STEVE with a hard look and we see STEVE look away.
C
A Black female STENOGRAPHER pours coffee for herself and the GUARDS.
D
Any questions you have, write them down and I'll try to answer them.
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In Monster, Steve Harmon identifies a speaker in his dramatic text by

A
giving the speaker's name followed by a colon.
B
placing quotation marks around spoken words.
C
capitalizing and centering the speaker's name.
D
using dialogue tags as part of the sentences.
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Because Monster is a journal entry written using a first-person point of view, the reader is better able to understand

A
the setting Steve Harmon is in.
B
Steve Harmon's feelings.
C
what Steve Harmon looks like.
D
Steve Harmon's offense.
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Which sentence from the narrative portion of Monster reveals that it is written using a first-person point of view?

A
If anybody knows that you are crying, they’ll start talking about it.
B
I wonder if I will look like myself when the trial is over.
C
They’re strangers but they still find reasons to hurt each other.
D
It is a strange movie with no plot and no beginning.
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Writing a screenplay in Monster gives Steve Harmon a more accurate view of his situation because it

A
forces him to think about the movements, personalities, and viewpoints of the people around him.
B
allows him to have access to the judge's documents and notes.
C
gives him more time to accept the situation and come up with a plan for living his life in prison.
D
offers him a better understanding of the law and defense techniques.
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Which dialogue would be found in a drama?

A
Ming stated, "My dream is to be a movie actress someday."
B
"Do you know where Jeremy and Frankie went?" asked Lyle.
C
Heather: If I wanted to clean all day, I would have stayed home.
D
"Please put the baby's hat on him and take him for a nice walk."
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The narrative structure of Monster

A
shows what the people around Steve are saying.
B
includes Steve writing about himself in the third person.
C
gives a broader perspective on the events.
D
shows Steve’s inner thoughts and fears.
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In dramatic structure, dialogue is used to

A
reveal information and move the plot.
B
narrate the events of a story.
C
describe the characters and setting.
D
make a play more like a novel.

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