Building the Bend

Front

What is the theme of the play?

Back

Teamwork can lead to amazing things.

Front

Which line from the play best supports the theme of teamwork?

Back

NARRATOR: . . . Okay, maybe it wasn’t the whole truth. (line 29)

Front

What characteristic of the play identifies it as a tall tale?

Back

It has events that are hard to believe.

Front

Why is the play divided into three scenes?

Back

To tell the beginning, middle, and end of a story.

Front

What is the relationship between Husband and Wife in the play?

Back

They make decisions together.

Front

What is a tall tale?

Back

A tall tale is a story with exaggerated events and characters.

Front

What does 'teamwork' mean?

Back

Working together with others to achieve a common goal.

Front

What is the purpose of dialogue in a play?

Back

To convey characters' thoughts and advance the plot.

Front

What is a 'narrator' in a play?

Back

A narrator is a person who tells the story and provides background information.

Front

What does 'conflict' mean in a story?

Back

Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.