When a character in a story says, "I can't believe I'm finally here," what emotion are they most likely expressing?

If a character often uses polite language and formal titles when speaking to others, what character trait does this suggest?

When two characters in a story have a heated argument, what can this reveal about their relationship?

If a character frequently talks about their dreams and ambitions, what can this tell you about their motivations?

Read this portion of a play. Then, circle the letter of the choice that best

answers each question.

What does the dialogue reveal about Charlie?

2. What does the dialogue reveal about Lucy?

In Lucy’s first line (line 2), why does she say, “I really have no idea” instead of “No,

I haven’t seen your keys”?

What does “the last twenty times” (line 5) reveal about Lucy?

5. What does Charlie’s line “Oh ... oops. Sorry. Found them” (line 6) show?

Through which dramatic element do readers and audience members learn about the setting of a scene?

What is one important role of the stage directions?

Read the passage between Higgins and his mother, Mrs. Higgins, from George Bernard Shaw’s play, Pygmalion.

Mrs. Higgins. Go home at once.

Higgins. [kissing her] I know, mother. I came on purpose.

Mrs. Higgins. But you mustn’t. I’m serious, Henry. You offend all my friends: they stop coming whenever they meet you.

What does the dialogue reveal about the two characters?