Vocabulary
How do people usually feel when tension rises?
Nervous and irritable
Why do the Franks and others have to stay quiet during the day?
There is an office below them and they cannot be discovered.
In what way does the play of The Diary of Anne Frank help us remember the past?
It honors the victims of the holocaust.
What does the dialogue tell us about Anne as a person?
She is bold, rebellious, free-spirited, optimistic, playful, and loving.
Name the verb form used below:
"The president is holding a press conference tomorrow."
Present participle
If two people are bickering, what are they doing?
Having a minor disagreement or arguing
In the opening scene, why is Mr. Frank visiting the rooms with Miep?
He wants to look at the last place he saw his family one more time or he wants to "say goodbye"
What is the difference between Anne and Margot's reaction to going into hiding?
Anne is excited and sees it as an adventure.
Margot is calm and collected.
What kind of mood is created by the dialogue in Act 1
Tension
What is the form of the verb in the following sentence?
"Kyle asks his little sister to be quiet."
Present
What does it mean when someone is restraining themself?
They are holding back (feelings or actions)
Why do the Franks agree to take in Mr. Dussel?
They want to help another person who is Jewish avoid the Nazis
How can we describe Mrs. Frank based on what we know so far?
She is a gentle, kind woman. She is also traditional for the time period. She is trying to make the best of the situation
Name three functions that dialogue serves.
1. helps readers learn about the characters
2. Setting the mood of a scene
3. Developing the plot and/or subplots (conflicts most of the time)
What is the past form of defy?
Defied
What would it look like if a child was acting hysterically?
Screaming, crying, throwing themselves onto the floor, throwing toys on the floor, etc.
Why do Anne and Peter tease each other?
They are growing fond of each other/starting to like each other
How would you describe the relationship between Anne and her father so far?
Mr. Frank is very encouraging and supportive of Anne. He always knows how to comfort her.
What is dramatic irony?
When we know things the characters don't.
Give a sentence that uses the past participle of the word catch.
Anything with "has caught"
What does it mean if a couple is quarreling?
They are fighting
After being in hiding for 2 months, how has it affected their their relationships?
They are strained from the stress and fear. They are becoming tense.
In what ways does Anne take her mind off of having to live in fear of the nazis?
Writing in her diary, looking out the window, talking/joking with the others.
What is an example of dramatic irony in the play?
When they are singing the song during their celebration and we know their true fate.
Name the verb form of the sentence below:
"Paul is capturing the opposing team's flag."
Present participle