Comparing Dialogue in "Finding Dorothy" & "Big Wheels"

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When comparing narrative techniques, what primarily distinguishes the use of dialogue in Finding Dorothy from that in Big Wheels Keep On Turnin'?

*Finding Dorothy* relies on internal monologues in place of direct dialogue, while *Big Wheels Keep On Turnin'* focuses on conversations to establish setting.
*Finding Dorothy* uses dialogue to reveal character flaws and motivations gradually, whereas *Big Wheels Keep On Turnin'* employs it for immediate plot advancement.
*Finding Dorothy* uses dialogue extensively to build suspense and develop complex relationships, in contrast to the sparse dialogue in *Big Wheels Keep On Turnin'*, which serves mainly to convey basic information. (correct)
*Finding Dorothy* incorporates regional dialects in dialogue to enhance authenticity, unlike *Big Wheels Keep On Turnin'*, which maintains formal speech patterns.

An editor with formatting tools—including bold, italics, and lists—is available. How can these tools be used to MOST effectively enhance a comparative literary analysis?

Center align key phrases to make the comparison point more memorable, use italics randomly for emphasis.
Underline every instance of figurative language and use lists to enumerate all characters in each literary work.
Use bold text to highlight all proper nouns, italics for character thoughts, and lists to summarize the plot.
Employ italics to cite textual evidence, bold to emphasize key arguments, and lists to organize comparative points. (correct)

Suppose Finding Dorothy uses vivid descriptions of settings, while Big Wheels Keep On Turnin' focuses on character interactions. How would you effectively use a word processor's tools to illustrate this difference in a comparative essay?

Underlining all adverbs in *Finding Dorothy* and all verbs in *Big Wheels Keep On Turnin'* to highlight descriptive differences.
Employing italics for setting descriptions from *Finding Dorothy* and bold font for character names from *Big Wheels Keep On Turnin'*.
Using lists to catalog the settings in *Finding Dorothy* and character interactions in *Big Wheels Keep On Turnin'*, then discussing the contrast. (correct)
Centering every paragraph that discusses *Finding Dorothy*'s settings and right-aligning paragraphs about *Big Wheels Keep On Turnin'* characters.

If Finding Dorothy features complex character arcs and Big Wheels Keep On Turnin' presents straightforward narratives, which formatting strategy BEST emphasizes this contrast in a written analysis?

Employing lists to outline the simple plot of Big Wheels Keep On Turnin' and using detailed paragraphs to explore the character development in Finding Dorothy. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In a comparative analysis, Finding Dorothy is noted for its symbolism, while Big Wheels Keep On Turnin' excels in its realism. How could you use formatting to highlight effectively these differing literary qualities?

Employing italics to indicate symbolic instances in Finding Dorothy while using standard paragraphs to describe the realistic depictions in Big Wheels Keep On Turnin'. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is Dialogue?

The words the characters speak in a story or play.

What is an Author's Voice?

The author's distinctive style or manner of expression.

What is Textual Evidence?

Using specific details from the text to support your answer or claim.

Why Compare Dialogue Use?

Comparing and contrasting how each author uses dialogue helps uncover the purpose.

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What to analyze in each text?

To show how each selected author uniquely uses the same writing tool, such as dialogue.

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Study Notes

The following question needs answering: How does the author of "Finding Dorothy" use dialogue differently than the author of "Big Wheels Keep On Turnin"?
The answer must have evidence from both selections to support it.

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Analyze how dialogue functions differently in "Finding Dorothy" compared to "Big Wheels Keep On Turnin". Examine dialogue's role in character development, plot advancement, and thematic expression in each text. Provide textual evidence from both selections to support your analysis.