Decoding Dialogues
Worksheet Description
Welcome to the “Decoding Subtext: Unspoken Meanings” worksheet! This engaging activity is designed to help students explore the intriguing world of subtext and how it shapes dialogue.
Students will start by listening to or reading a dialogue carefully. They will then complete a table with insightful details:
- “What do they want to say?” In this column, students will identify the true intentions or emotions behind the characters’ words.
- “Why can’t they say it?” Students will analyze the reasons that prevent the characters from expressing their true thoughts openly.
- “What do they say instead?” Here, students will reveal the alternative words the characters use to convey their message indirectly. They will also determine the type of speech, such as a lie, sarcasm, half-truth, or irony.
This exercise will sharpen students’ perception and critical thinking skills, enabling them to decipher the subtle subtext within dialogues, and grasp the underlying emotions and motives of the characters.