Understanding Monster: Pages 1-88

Which literary technique does Steve Harmon use most frequently in his journal entries to convey his feelings about being on trial?

• Simile

• First-person narration

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

How does the screenplay format in "Monster" affect the way the story is told in pages 1-88?

• It makes the story confusing and hard to follow.

• It allows readers to see events from multiple perspectives.

• It limits the story to only Steve’s thoughts.

• It removes all dialogue from the story.

Why does Steve Harmon describe himself as a “monster” in his journal entries?

• Because he wants to scare the other inmates.

• Because he feels dehumanized by the trial and the way others see him.

• Because he committed a violent crime.

• Because he is writing a horror story.

What is the significance of Steve’s relationship with his defense attorney, O’Brien, in the first 88 pages?

• She is his friend from school.

• She is distant but tries to help him understand the seriousness of his situation.

• She is related to the victim.

• She encourages him to plead guilty.

How does the author use flashbacks in the first 88 pages to develop Steve’s character?

• By showing Steve’s life before the trial and his relationships with others.

• By revealing the outcome of the trial early.

• By focusing only on the crime scene.

• By describing Steve’s future plans.

What role does the setting of the jail play in shaping Steve’s experiences in the first part of the novel?

• It makes him feel safe and protected.

• It causes him to reflect on his actions and feel isolated.

• It allows him to make new friends easily.

• It is not described in detail.

How does Steve’s relationship with his parents influence his feelings about the trial?

• He feels supported and confident.

• He feels guilty and worried about disappointing them.

• He ignores their opinions.

• He blames them for his situation.

Why does Steve include both his screenplay and his diary entries in the narrative?

• To show his skills as a writer.

• To provide different perspectives on his experiences and emotions.

• To confuse the reader.

• To make the book longer.

How does the testimony of witnesses in the first 88 pages impact the jury’s perception of Steve?

• It makes Steve appear innocent to everyone.

• It creates doubt and uncertainty about his involvement.

• It proves Steve’s guilt beyond a doubt.

• It is ignored by the jury.

What is the effect of Steve’s use of camera directions and stage notes in his screenplay sections?

• They distract from the main story.

• They help readers visualize the scenes and understand Steve’s point of view.

• They make the story less realistic.

• They are only used for comic relief.