The Man without a country by Hackett Walter (adaptation)

Question

Scene 1
Narrator: Fort Massac is a small yet strategic United States army Outpost that stands by the muddy Banks of the lower Mississippi river. In this year of 1905, it's officers and men are lonely and none too happy about it. But on this particular day the Outpost is buzzing with excitement. A famous guest has come to visit - Aaron Burr! Aaron burr, former vice President of the United states, rapid Federalist, Master politician, smooth tongue operator; Aaron Burr, the man who had killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. The Colonel, disappointed that Mr Burr's visit will be a brief one, attempts to prolong his stay.
Use the passage to answer the question. These are the opening lines of the play "The Man without a country." Why did the playwright choose to include this exposition in a monologue address to the audience rather than a dialogue between characters?
A. The playwright did not want the characters to know who Andrew Burr was so the narrator only reveals that information to the audience
B. A monologue is more direct than dialogue because it allows the narrator to talk directly to the audience
C. Including this context is a monologue from the narrator allows the characters to have more natural dialogue when they talk to each other
D. The other characters do not know who Amber is so they would not be able to provide this information to the audience
E. The playwright wanted to share an opinion about Andrew Bird that the characters in the play were unlikely to share

Answer 1

The most appropriate answer to the question about why the playwright chose to include this exposition in a monologue rather than a dialogue is:

B. A monologue is more direct than dialogue because it allows the narrator to talk directly to the audience.

This choice provides a clear and concise introduction to the setting and the significant character of Aaron Burr, setting the context for the audience without relying on the characters to convey this information in a more indirect manner.

Answer 2

Chapter one: Sarah is nervous about her job interview. She spends her morning getting ready and practicing what she will say
Chapter 2: eldric has never interviewed people for a job before. He spends his morning rehearsing his questions in a mirror and occasionally searching the internet for better questions to ask. He agonizes that he will sound foolish to a qualified candidate
Chapter 3: Sarah arrives at the interview and is told aldric will be right with her. She grows increasingly nervous as time passes and he does not appear
Chapter 4: aldric is panicking in his office, imagining scenarios where the Superstar he is interviewing discovers that aldric is, himself, unqualified, and walks out.
Chapter 5 aldric and Sarah shake hands across the table. They both smile nervously. The interview begins. Use the store description to answer the question. At what point in the story is dramatic irony introduced? A. Chapter 1 B. chapter 2 C. chapter 3 D. chapter 4

Answer 3

Dramatic irony is introduced when the audience knows something that the characters do not. In this case, it occurs in Chapter 4, where Aldric is panicking and imagining scenarios where the candidate will discover his lack of qualifications. The audience knows that Sarah is nervous about the interview but is unaware of Aldric's insecurities, creating dramatic irony as both characters are experiencing anxiety but for different reasons.

So, the correct answer is D. Chapter 4.

Answer 4

Fast is a cheetah, I run through the field. The wind sings words of support. Name the three types of figurative language in this poem. Then choose one example of figurative language and analyze the effect it has on the poem

Answer 5

The poem contains the following three types of figurative language:

1. Simile: The phrase "Fast is a cheetah" compares the speed of the speaker to that of a cheetah, which is known for being the fastest land animal.
2. Personification: The line "The wind sings words of support" gives human-like qualities to the wind, suggesting it actively encourages the speaker.
3. Imagery: The description of running through the field creates a vivid picture that appeals to the senses, allowing the reader to visualize the scene.

Analysis of Personification

The example of personification in the line "The wind sings words of support" has a significant effect on the poem. By attributing the human action of singing to the wind, the poet creates a sense of companionship and encouragement for the speaker. This imagery enhances the emotional connection between nature and the speaker, suggesting that the elements around her are actively cheering her on. It transforms the experience of running into an uplifting and almost mystical event, emphasizing the theme of support from the natural world. The use of personification can also evoke feelings of confidence and motivation, reinforcing the idea that the speaker is not alone in her journey.