Mood and Tone
Jurors
Vocabulary
Comprehension
Mystery
100

This word describes the overall mood of the jury room as the jurors begin their deliberation, unsure of each other and the case.

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100

This juror is calm, logical, and the first to vote “not guilty.”

Who is Juror 8?

100

 This term means the jury cannot agree on a verdict.

What is a hung jury?

100

The jurors must reach this kind of decision.  

What is a unanimous verdict?

100

Juror 10's prejudiced views are ultimately rejected by the rest of the jurors.

TRUE OR FALSE ( you cannot steal this question)

TRUE 

200

The tone of Juror 10’s comments can best be described using this word, as he frequently makes biased and angry remarks.

What is hostile or bitter?

200

This juror would be described as personal issues with his son that cloud his judgement. He is very forceful, extremely opinionated.

Who is Juror 3?

200

 This is a formal statement given by a witness in court.

What is testimony?

200

The play shows how this process can lead to justice.

What is reasonable doubt?

200

Which teacher in the room is pregnant?

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300

As the play progresses and more jurors begin to reconsider the evidence, the mood shifts to this, reflecting growing doubt and introspection.

What is reflective/ CHECK ANSWER

300

 This juror makes prejudiced comments and is eventually ignored by the others.

Who is Juror 10?

300

This is the final decision made by the jury.

What is a verdict?

300

 The play warns against making decisions based on this.

What is emotion or personal bias?

300

Which moment of stage action creates the most dramatic tension among the jurors?
A. Juror 8's re-enactment of the old man's testimony
B. The confrontation between Juror 8 and 3

C. Juror 10's prejudiced rant and the jurrors' reaction
D. The final unanimous decision

B

400

This word best describes the mood in the jury room during the early stages of deliberation, when tempers flare and jurors clash over the boy’s guilt.

What is tense?

400

This juror encourages others to reevaluate their positions after reflecting on his position.

Who is Juror 9?

400

This word describes a decision that everyone agrees on.

What is unanimous?

400

Juror 8 discredits the eyewitnesses testimony by using logic and reasoning.

What is questions the reliability of the old man and old women's physical abilities?

400

Allow the teacher to take a picture of the entire group mewing. You have 30 seconds. If anyone does not participate you will not get the points.

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500

The tone of Juror 8’s dialogue throughout the play can best be described using this word, as he calmly challenges the others and seeks justice without aggression.

What is thoughtful/check answer

500

This juror, who grew up in a rough neighborhood, uses his personal experience to challenge the prosecution’s claim about how a switchblade is used—ultimately casting doubt on the eyewitness testimony.

Who is Juror 5?

500

This is the reason an author writes a text, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain.

What is the author's purpose?

500

The significance of the setting being confined to a single jury room.

What is tension, conflict and personal that forces the jurors to confront their differences?

500

Choose one juror who changes their vote during deliberation. HOW does this change demonstrate Rose's message about personal bias and critical thinking?

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