Question

now read the first 6 paragraphs of chapter 1 of narrative of the life of frederick douglass from the amplify library.

1. based on your experience in this lesson, what are some similarities and differences between a text and a dramatic reading?

	text	dramatic reading	both
a includes the words of the author
b features an interpretation of the author’s words

Explanation:

• For item A: A written text directly contains the author's exact words. A dramatic reading delivers the author's words aloud, so both rely on the author's original language.
• For item B: A static text lets readers form their own interpretations, while a dramatic reading is a performer's specific, spoken interpretation of the author's words.

Answer:

	Text	Dramatic Reading	Both
B Features an interpretation of the author's words		✓