Grade 8 Quiz Analyzing Dialogue and Incidents in Literature - RL.8.3

What purpose does impactful dialogue serve in a narrative?

How can an incident in a story reveal an aspect of a character?

What is the role of dialogue in advancing the plot of a story?

A) It slows down the action.
B) It interrupts the narrative with unnecessary information.
C) It creates conflict, resolves tension, or provides characters with vital information.
D) It has no specific role.

When a character makes a crucial decision, it is often preceded by:

Why is it important to analyze how incidents in a drama propel the action?

A) It isn't important.
B) It helps in understanding the cause-effect relationship and the narrative's flow.
C) It allows readers to predict the next scene.
D) It provides a count of the incidents.

How does dialogue reveal aspects of a character?

What impact can an incident have on the progression of a story?

How can we analyze a character’s decision in a story?

A) By focusing only on the outcome.
B) By considering the dialogue and incidents leading up to it, the character's motivations, and the consequences.
C) By comparing it to our own decisions.
D) By guessing the character’s thoughts.

In a drama, why is dialogue often more crucial than in a novel?

A) Because there are no visuals, so dialogue must convey the narrative and character dynamics.
B) Because dramas are typically longer than novels.
C) Because it provides time for actors to rest.
D) Because it adds entertainment through jokes.

What does it mean if a line of dialogue “propels the action” in a story?