Analyzing Characters & Decisions

What is the purpose of dialogue in a story?

• Create poetry within a story or drama.

• Establish characters.

• Fill the page with words.

• Offer insight about the audience.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.3B

What is an example of dialogue that may reveal aspects of a character?

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.3B

Which piece of dialogue is most likely to provoke a decision in a story?

• "I think your hair is fine just the way it is."

• "Mom said if you do not answer the phone immediately, you will be grounded until July!"

• "It probably doesn't matter which gym you go to anyways."

• "The last time I didn't study for a quiz, I still got a decent grade."

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CCSS.RL.8.3

Name a character trait that can be revealed through dialogue and why that trait is easily identifiable.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.3B

Most ______ reveal their traits through use of dialogue in a story.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.3B

What is a synonym for provoke?

• fall behind

• produce

• goals

• standards

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CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What part ofd the story follows the exposition? This part of the story is often composed of a series of events that build on the conflict of a story.

• Climax

• Conclusion

• Main Part

• Rising Action

Create a scenario where an incident may propel the action of the story. (Example: Hurricane, car accident, new information on kidnapping story, etc.)

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.3A

CCSS.W.8.3B

Which point of view is when the narrator tells the story themselves?

• Third-person

• Second-person

• First-person

• Personal

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CCSS.RL.8.6

In your own words, try to best describe what "provoke a decision" means.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.W.8.2D