The element of dramatic structure that tells information about historical and cultural context is exposition.
Which element of dramatic structure tells information about historical and cultural context?(1 point)
Responses
exposition
exposition
dialogue
dialogue
rising action
rising action
stage directions
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Sojourner Truth
by Joanna Evans
MAMA (Shaken): I don’t want to hear of this any longer. Besides, what kind of name is Sojourner Truth?
REBECCA: Her real name is Isabella Baumfree. She gave herself the name “Sojourner Truth” after she was freed from slavery. Then she began to travel the countryside to help other slaves to freedom. She’s letting us northerners know that the wrongs that happened in the South happened here, too, right under our very noses. She knows that all people should have the right to be free and the power to vote, and that includes women, black or white.
MAMA (Softening): Rebecca, you are beginning to scare me.
Sojourner Truth, by Joanna L. Evans © This play is reprinted from Plays, The Drama Magazine for Young People with the permission of the publisher Plays/Sterling Partners Inc. 897 Washington Street #600160, Newton, MA 02460
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
What purpose does Rebecca’s monologue serve for the plot?
Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
The monologue shows how determined Rebecca is to join the movement by showing that she knows a lot about Truth and the suffrage movement.
The monologue shows how determined Rebecca is to join the movement by showing that she knows a lot about Truth and the suffrage movement.
The monologue reveals how both Rebecca and Mama really feel about Sojourner Truth.
The monologue reveals how both Rebecca and Mama really feel about Sojourner Truth.
Rebecca’s monologue relieves tension between mother and daughter.
Rebecca’s monologue relieves tension between mother and daughter.
Mama’s preceding line and her reaction to Rebecca’s monologue help show the audience the divide between mother and daughter.
Mama’s preceding line and her reaction to Rebecca’s monologue help show the audience the divide between mother and daughter.
The monologue shows the audience that Rebecca and her mom will come to an agreement soon.
by Joanna Evans
MAMA (Shaken): I don’t want to hear of this any longer. Besides, what kind of name is Sojourner Truth?
REBECCA: Her real name is Isabella Baumfree. She gave herself the name “Sojourner Truth” after she was freed from slavery. Then she began to travel the countryside to help other slaves to freedom. She’s letting us northerners know that the wrongs that happened in the South happened here, too, right under our very noses. She knows that all people should have the right to be free and the power to vote, and that includes women, black or white.
MAMA (Softening): Rebecca, you are beginning to scare me.
Sojourner Truth, by Joanna L. Evans © This play is reprinted from Plays, The Drama Magazine for Young People with the permission of the publisher Plays/Sterling Partners Inc. 897 Washington Street #600160, Newton, MA 02460
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
What purpose does Rebecca’s monologue serve for the plot?
Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
The monologue shows how determined Rebecca is to join the movement by showing that she knows a lot about Truth and the suffrage movement.
The monologue shows how determined Rebecca is to join the movement by showing that she knows a lot about Truth and the suffrage movement.
The monologue reveals how both Rebecca and Mama really feel about Sojourner Truth.
The monologue reveals how both Rebecca and Mama really feel about Sojourner Truth.
Rebecca’s monologue relieves tension between mother and daughter.
Rebecca’s monologue relieves tension between mother and daughter.
Mama’s preceding line and her reaction to Rebecca’s monologue help show the audience the divide between mother and daughter.
Mama’s preceding line and her reaction to Rebecca’s monologue help show the audience the divide between mother and daughter.
The monologue shows the audience that Rebecca and her mom will come to an agreement soon.
The two correct answers that describe the purpose of Rebecca’s monologue for the plot are:
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The monologue shows how determined Rebecca is to join the movement by showing that she knows a lot about Truth and the suffrage movement.
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Mama’s preceding line and her reaction to Rebecca’s monologue help show the audience the divide between mother and daughter.
Chapter 1: Sarai is nervous about her job interview. She spends her morning getting ready and practicing what she will say.
Chapter 2: Aldric 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: Sarai 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 Sarai shake hands across the table. They both smile nervously. The interview begins.
Question
Use the story description to answer the question.
What best describes the role dramatic irony plays in this story?
(1 point)
Responses
The knowledge that Aldric is an interviewer creates a sense of mystery about whether the person he will end up interviewing is Sarai.
The knowledge that Aldric is an interviewer creates a sense of mystery about whether the person he will end up interviewing is Sarai.
The knowledge that Sarai will have to face Aldric during the interview creates a sense of suspense about what will happen.
The knowledge that Sarai will have to face Aldric during the interview creates a sense of suspense about what will happen.
The knowledge that Sarai and Aldric are nervous about both sides of the same interview introduces humor for the reader.
The knowledge that Sarai and Aldric are nervous about both sides of the same interview introduces humor for the reader.
The knowledge that Sarai and Aldric are nervous about both sides of the same interview increases tension for the reader.
Chapter 2: Aldric 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: Sarai 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 Sarai shake hands across the table. They both smile nervously. The interview begins.
Question
Use the story description to answer the question.
What best describes the role dramatic irony plays in this story?
(1 point)
Responses
The knowledge that Aldric is an interviewer creates a sense of mystery about whether the person he will end up interviewing is Sarai.
The knowledge that Aldric is an interviewer creates a sense of mystery about whether the person he will end up interviewing is Sarai.
The knowledge that Sarai will have to face Aldric during the interview creates a sense of suspense about what will happen.
The knowledge that Sarai will have to face Aldric during the interview creates a sense of suspense about what will happen.
The knowledge that Sarai and Aldric are nervous about both sides of the same interview introduces humor for the reader.
The knowledge that Sarai and Aldric are nervous about both sides of the same interview introduces humor for the reader.
The knowledge that Sarai and Aldric are nervous about both sides of the same interview increases tension for the reader.
The best response that describes the role of dramatic irony in this story is:
The knowledge that Sarai and Aldric are nervous about both sides of the same interview increases tension for the reader.
NAN: You should have been there, George. The little child was lying on the street with his knees all scraped up. Not even out of diapers yet, he wasn’t. And get this, he didn’t have a clue where his own mother was, the little fool!
GEORGE: So, you saw him back to her and gave her a piece of your mind, I take it?
NAN (haughtily): Saw him back to her?! And let him think he can just go falling about and count on good-hearted people to lift him back up? No, George. I told the child to sort himself out and went on my way.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Why might this playwright have chosen to use satire?
(1 point)
Responses
to reach an audience by make a situation that commonly occurs more appealing by adding humor
to reach an audience by make a situation that commonly occurs more appealing by adding humor
to help an audience understand that people unfairly expect women to be caring and compassionate
to help an audience understand that people unfairly expect women to be caring and compassionate
to help an audience understand that children are too young to take care of themselves without help
to help an audience understand that children are too young to take care of themselves without help
to reach an audience by showing what a value that is uncharitable by nature looks like from the outside
GEORGE: So, you saw him back to her and gave her a piece of your mind, I take it?
NAN (haughtily): Saw him back to her?! And let him think he can just go falling about and count on good-hearted people to lift him back up? No, George. I told the child to sort himself out and went on my way.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Why might this playwright have chosen to use satire?
(1 point)
Responses
to reach an audience by make a situation that commonly occurs more appealing by adding humor
to reach an audience by make a situation that commonly occurs more appealing by adding humor
to help an audience understand that people unfairly expect women to be caring and compassionate
to help an audience understand that people unfairly expect women to be caring and compassionate
to help an audience understand that children are too young to take care of themselves without help
to help an audience understand that children are too young to take care of themselves without help
to reach an audience by showing what a value that is uncharitable by nature looks like from the outside
The best response regarding why the playwright might have chosen to use satire is:
to help an audience understand that people unfairly expect women to be caring and compassionate.
The conversation between Nan and George highlights the societal expectations placed on women, and Nan's haughty dismissal of the child's needs serves as a satirical commentary on these expectations.
The Man Without a Country
by Hackett, Walter (adaptation)
NARRATOR: Four more years passed, and Nolan’s requests for news of his native land continued to be denied. His newspapers were scissored, his books censored. One evening he went up on deck of the ship he then called “home,” where there was a small gathering of officers. Nolan approached them.
NOLAN: Please, don’t let me disturb your conversation.
3RD OFFICER: We were just reading aloud. . .it helps pass the time.
NOLAN: What an excellent idea! What are you reading?
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Question
Use the scene to answer the question.
How does the playwright develop the mood in this scene?
(1 point)
Responses
The mood is tense in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes aggressive.
The mood is tense in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes aggressive.
The mood is calm in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes sorrowful.
The mood is calm in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes sorrowful.
The mood is joyful in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes depressed.
The mood is joyful in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes depressed.
The mood is awkward in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes haunted.
by Hackett, Walter (adaptation)
NARRATOR: Four more years passed, and Nolan’s requests for news of his native land continued to be denied. His newspapers were scissored, his books censored. One evening he went up on deck of the ship he then called “home,” where there was a small gathering of officers. Nolan approached them.
NOLAN: Please, don’t let me disturb your conversation.
3RD OFFICER: We were just reading aloud. . .it helps pass the time.
NOLAN: What an excellent idea! What are you reading?
1 of 3
Question
Use the scene to answer the question.
How does the playwright develop the mood in this scene?
(1 point)
Responses
The mood is tense in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes aggressive.
The mood is tense in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes aggressive.
The mood is calm in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes sorrowful.
The mood is calm in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes sorrowful.
The mood is joyful in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes depressed.
The mood is joyful in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes depressed.
The mood is awkward in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes haunted.
The best response that describes how the playwright develops the mood in this scene is:
The mood is calm in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes sorrowful.
Nolan's polite inquiry contrasts with the context of his situation, which contributes to a growing sense of sorrow as it reveals his alienation and longing for connection to his homeland.
The Man Without a Country
Hackett, Walter (adaptation)
Characters
NARRATOR
COLONEL
AARON BURR
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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
How does the play develop a theme about corruption?
(1 point)
Responses
The corrupt justice system favors certain people to prevent anyone important from being punished for their crimes.
The corrupt justice system favors certain people to prevent anyone important from being punished for their crimes.
The corrupt justice system forever turns Nolan against his beloved country.
The corrupt justice system forever turns Nolan against his beloved country.
The corrupt justice system exerts power over Nolan’s destiny and forces him to change his loyalties.
The corrupt justice system exerts power over Nolan’s destiny and forces him to change his loyalties.
The corrupt justice system exiles Nolan while guilty people go free, and its negligence keeps him from ever seeing his home country again.
Hackett, Walter (adaptation)
Characters
NARRATOR
COLONEL
AARON BURR
1 of 24
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
How does the play develop a theme about corruption?
(1 point)
Responses
The corrupt justice system favors certain people to prevent anyone important from being punished for their crimes.
The corrupt justice system favors certain people to prevent anyone important from being punished for their crimes.
The corrupt justice system forever turns Nolan against his beloved country.
The corrupt justice system forever turns Nolan against his beloved country.
The corrupt justice system exerts power over Nolan’s destiny and forces him to change his loyalties.
The corrupt justice system exerts power over Nolan’s destiny and forces him to change his loyalties.
The corrupt justice system exiles Nolan while guilty people go free, and its negligence keeps him from ever seeing his home country again.
The best response that describes how the play develops a theme about corruption is:
The corrupt justice system exiles Nolan while guilty people go free, and its negligence keeps him from ever seeing his home country again.
This highlights the injustice and failures of the justice system portrayed in the play.