Chapter 3: Trials and Tribulations
Analyzing Sequence of Events and Explicit Details
Directions: As you read/listen to chapter 3, complete the following questions. Highlight your
answers.
1. What are the glaring differences between Ralph’s original statement and his day of trial
statement? The difference was the he said the scares WEREN'T his trials and tribulations.
2. Why is it important that we only review the explicit details of each story? How could
implied ideas affect the reader's opinion? We need the explicit details so that there isn't
room for bias to form within the readers mind. It helps then think without wanting to
show some leeway.
3. Typically in a court case, the jury is offered the witnesses original statement, does it
sound like the jury was offered the