And Then There Were None: Characterization Review, Chapters 1-3

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Who are the main characters introduced in Chapters One of And Then There Were None, by Agatha Christie?

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Anthony Marston, Mrs. Rogers, General Macarthur, Mr. Rogers, Emily Brent, Vera Claythorne, Philip Lombard, & William Blore

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Where does the story take place in And Then There Were None, by Agatha Christie?

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Soldier Island, Devon, England

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What is the general plot of Chapters One & Two of And Then There Were None, by Agatha Christie?

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The plot of Chapters One & Two of And Then There Were None, by Agatha Christie revolves around the introduction of the ten main characters & their growing suspicion on a remote island.

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Who is the first character to arrive on Soldier Island in And Then There Were None, by Agatha Christie?

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Anthony Marston

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Significance of the nursery rhyme "Ten Little Soldiers" in Chapter One of And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie?

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Foreshadowing & creating suspense

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What is the purpose of the invitation sent to each character in Chapter One of And Then There Were None, by Agatha Christie?

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To invite them to a weekend gathering on Soldier Island.

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How do the characters react upon realizing they are the only ones on the island in Chapter Two of And Then There Were None, by Agatha Christie?

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Surprise, confusion, & disbelief

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Indirect characterization

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Indirect characterization is the process by which the author shows the character's personality through speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions & looks. Readers are therefore able to make inferences about what that character is like.

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Define direct characterization.

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Direct characterization is when the reader is told what the character is like clearly in the story.

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What does EACH letter stand for in the acronym S.T.E.A.L.? Options: Speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions & looks.

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Speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions & looks.