4.1.1.1.3 - Direct vs. Indirect Communication
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Practice Questions
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Define direct communication.
💡 Hint: Think about how a character directly states their emotion.
Give an example of indirect communication.
💡 Hint: Look for hints or suggestions in communication.
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What is direct communication?
💡 Hint: Think of characters who say exactly what they feel.
Indirect communication involves which of the following?
💡 Hint: Consider how characters often hide their true thoughts.
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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.
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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