Vocabulary
What does the word luminous mean?
shiny or bright
What does the word dangerous mean?
likely to cause harm or damage
Where do the events in the story take place?
Why do the captain and policeman hold a white handkerchief tied to a pole as they approach the metal object?
They want to show a truce and that they will do no harm
What does the word awe mean?
wondered, shocked, or amazed
What does the word rainy mean?
Having a lot of rain
How does Carl Phillips show that he is impatient with Mr. Wilmuth in their interview?
He cuts off Mr. Wilmuth's story during the interview
Find the sentence in the play that BEST describes that the metal cylinder comes from another planet?
Use quotation marks in your answer
"The metal casing is definitely extraterrestrial"
What does the word conferring mean?
discussing or conferencing with others
What does the word rocky mean?
covered in rocks
What happened immediately after the top of the cylinder falls to the ground?
A creature/alien came out of the cylinder
Which character in the play speaks the most formally?
Professor Pierson
What does the word alarmed mean?
frightened or scared
What does the word joyous mean?
How does the reader learn most about the characters in the play?
Through what the characters say
Find a sentence in the book that shows the BEST example of informal speech?
Use quotation marks in your answer
"I seen a kinda greenish streak and then zingo!"
What does the word daring mean?
brave
What does the word fluffy mean?
soft to touch
(Crash of the microphone.....then dead silence)
What do you infer how the scene most likely ends?
Phillips dropped his microphone and runs away from the field
What most likely explains why there is more formal language in Mr. Phillip's speech vs. Mr. Wilmuth's speech?
(Why do you think Phillips needs use more formal language?)
Phillip's job as a reporter requires more formality