Legal Terms
To charge with an offense or crime.
What is "accuse"?
Who is the main character in the story?
Who is Steve Harmon?
What is the format of the book "Monster"?
What is a screenplay mixed with narrative?
Steve is accused of being involved in a robbery and a murder at this type of establishment.
What is a drugstore?
What does the term "defendant" mean in a court case?
Who is the person accused of a crime?
What role does Kathy O'Brien play in the story?
Who is Steve's defense attorney?
How does the screenplay format affect the storytelling?
What allows readers to see Steve's perspective on the case?
This character testifies against Steve, saying that he was at the crime scene. This testimony plays a huge role in the trial.
Who is James King?
What is a "testimony"?
What is a statement made under oath?
Who is the character that represents the prosecution?
Who is Sandra Petrocelli?
In the story, what is the purpose of the film project?
What is to explore Steve's feelings about his trial?
What does Steve hope to do with his journal entries after the trial?
What is to make a movie or film about the trial and his experience?
At the end of the trial, both lawyers (prosecution & defense) review the evidence and facts that they have presented during the case to the jury.
What is a closing statement?
This character was responsible for slowing anyone down chasing Bobo Evans and James King. He also admitted to being involved with the crime.
Who is Osvaldo Cruz?
Identify one way the screenplay differs from typical narratives.
What includes scenes and dialogue instead of just narration?
What does Steve's lawyer say to try to convince the jury that he was not involved with the crime?
Acceptable Answers:
- What is Steve being a human being and not a "monster"?
- What is being at the wrong place at the wrong time?
What is the point of a direct examination?
What is for the lawyer to get answers from the witnesses that will help to convince the jury of the defendant’s innocence or guilt?
Who is the victim of the murder?
Who is Alguinaldo Nesbitt?
How does the ending of the screenplay contrast with the reality of the trial?
What depicts uncertainty (doubt) about Steve's future?
Near the end of the trial, Steve's verdict is announced. What is the outcome of Steve's trial? (Legal terminology).
What is Steve is acquitted (not guilty)?