A Christmas Carol Act 2 Scene 4-5 Stop & Reflect

ANNOTATE: Mark the words and phrases that the Ghost of Christmas Present repeats in paragraphs 43–48.

QUESTION: Why might the playwright have chosen to have

the Ghost of Christmas Present repeat these words and phrases upon departing?

CONCLUDE: What effect does this repetition have on the

reader?

ANNOTATE: In paragraph 75, mark the word that is emphasized.

QUESTION: Why did the playwright choose to emphasize

this word?

CONCLUDE: How does emphasizing this word reveal

the First Woman’s attitude toward the man of whom she

speak? 

Scene 4

 ANNOTATE: Mark the sound and sound effects in paragraphs 111–114.

QUESTION: Why do you think the author chose to include

these details?

CONCLUDE: What effect does this choice have on the reader?

Scene 4

In paragraphs 123–136, mark the terms the characters use to identify each other in the dialogue.

QUESTION: Why might the playwright have included these terms in the dialogue?

CONCLUDE: How do these terms help the reader to better understand the conversation?

Scene 5

In paragraphs 12–22, mark words that showScrooge’s attitude and behavior

toward Adam.

QUESTION: What do these word choices reveal about Scrooge?

CONCLUDE: How does Scrooge’s attitude and behavior toward Adam reveal a

transformation in his character?

Scene 5

In paragraphs 49–56, mark words and phrases that indicate the Portly Man’s reaction to Scrooge.

QUESTION: Why might the playwright have included these details?

CONCLUDE: What does the Portly Man’s reaction show about Scrooge’s character at this point in the play

Summarize A Christmas Carol

Remember Somebody, Wanted, But, So ,Then

or WHO WHAT WHEN, WHERE , AND WHY

What message do you believe is being conveyed in A Christmas Carol