Analyzing Word Choice and Theme in a Play

Question 1

Which statement best describes Lindner’s tone in this passage?

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A: Lindner’s tone is desperate and abrupt.

Question 2

Which statement best describes Walter’s tone in this passage?

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A: Walter’s tone is displeased and firm.

Question 3

Which statement best explains how the underlined words and phrases contribute to the meaning of the play?

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B: The words reveal the hypocrisy of the people Lindner represents.

Question 4

What is the connotation of the word incidents as spoken by Lindner?

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A: violence

Question 5

Which statement best explains how word choice affects the tone of this passage?

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B: The word incidents creates a threatening tone.

Question 6

Which statement best summarizes the theme developed by this passage?

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B: Watching someone you love suffer is very painful.

Question 7

The overall tone of this passage is:

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A: comic.

Analyzing Word Choice and Theme in a Play Answers