Practice Direct vs. Indirect Communication - 4.1.1.1.3 | Unit 4: Staging Realities: Drama and Performance | IB 10 English
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Direct vs. Indirect Communication

4.1.1.1.3 - Direct vs. Indirect Communication

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Question 1 Easy

Define direct communication.

💡 Hint: Think about how a character directly states their emotion.

Question 2 Easy

Give an example of indirect communication.

💡 Hint: Look for hints or suggestions in communication.

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Question 1

What is direct communication?

Communication that implies feelings
Clear expression of feelings
Communication that avoids conflict

💡 Hint: Think of characters who say exactly what they feel.

Question 2

Indirect communication involves which of the following?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how characters often hide their true thoughts.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Write a dialogue where one character uses direct communication while the other relies on indirect hints. Analyze the resulting dynamics.

💡 Hint: Balance both styles to enhance character portrayal.

Challenge 2 Hard

Choose a dramatic text and identify examples of direct and indirect communication. Discuss how these choices affect character relationships.

💡 Hint: Use subtext to uncover deeper emotional truths.

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