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Study guide for The Diary of Anne Frank 4
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Vocabulary
Directions: Define these words.
· -disgruntled:
· -foreboding:
· -apprehension:
· -intimate:
· -intuition:
· -poise:
· -stealthily:
· -pandemonium:
· -liberated:
· -downcast:
Setting
Directions: Describe each of the following features of the setting.
1. Years the play covers:
2. City of the play:
3. Location of secret annex:
Characters
Directions: Write down the following things for each character:
1. Relationship to other characters
2. Personality
3. Importance in the play
4. Conflict
Miep:
Kraler:
Mr. Frank:
Mrs. Frank:
Anne Frank:
Margot:
Mr. Van Daan:
Mrs. Van Daan:
Peter:
Mr. Dussel:
Story
Directions: Answer the questions about the play.
1. What is the purpose of the first scene in the play?
2. Except for Scene 1, the entire play is told in a______, the events have already occurred but are being remembered.
3. What are the rules that Mr. Franks sets for how they must live while in hiding?
4. Why do they go to their hiding place wearing layers of clothing?
5. How does Mr. Frank react when there is a problem? Provide specific details from the play.
6. Why is it important for those in hiding to celebrate Hanukkah?
7. What happens in the office building that frightens those in hiding?
8. Irony:
9. Dramatic irony:
10. In Scene 4, Anne calls herself a coward because of her fear. Why is Anne’s image of herself considered dramatic irony?
11. Dramatic principals:
12. What does Mrs. Frank mean when she says that Mr. Van Daan does not know what it means to be a father?
13. Sometimes in drama, a character reveals a surprising new aspect of his or her personality. What event shows a character trait not previously seen by the audience?
14. How does the news of the invasion by the Allies change the mood of Mrs. Frank and Mr. Van Daan?
15. What event is the climax, or turning point, of the play?
16. What does Mr. Frank mean when he says Anne “puts me to shame”?
17. With whom does Anne experience conflict?
18. Besides Anne, conflict occurs between which characters?
19. Theme:
20. Monologue-
21. What stage direction sound signifies that something bad is happening?
Theme-
Directions: Explain the theme the following statements represent.
1. “In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.”
2. Mr. Van Daan is discovered stealing bread, and Mrs. Frank loses and wants to throw the entire Van Daan family out on the street.
3. Anne cheers up when she finds that she can talk to Peter.