Bringing the 1930s to Life in Brighton Beach Memoirs Viewing Guide 1. In what ways is the setting of the film similar to the setting of the play? 2. In what ways is the setting of the film different from the setting of the play? 3. In what ways are the characters in the film similar to the characters in the play? 4. In what ways are the characters in the film different from the characters in the play? 5. How similar is the film’s plot to the play’s plot? Describe any differences you noticed.

Which of the following quotations reveal an omniscient point-of-view? a. "then the king got his spear in both his hands and ran toward sir mordred, crying, 'traitor, now has thy death-day come! '" b. "and the king thought that under him, far from him, was hideous deep black water; therein were all manner of serpents and worms and wild beasts, foul and horrible." c. "but when the hosts on both sides saw that sword drawn, they blew trumpets and horns and shouted grimly, and the two hosts rushed toward each other." d."then they agreed that king arthur and sir mordred should meet between their two hosts, and that each of them should bring fourteen persons with him."

Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. read the following excerpt from the novel "oliver twist" by charles dickens. although oliver had been brought up by philosophers, he was not theoretically acquainted with the beautiful axiom that self-preservation is the first law of nature. if he had been, perhaps he would have been prepared for this. not being prepared, however, it alarmed him the more; so away he went

Have you ever felt like the person in this image during a speech or presentation? list four or five things this person can do to be a more effective listener.