Asked Quote by Tui T. Sutherland
““What?” Kinkajou asked. “What? What? WHAT?””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Last Kids on Earth” series, 2015
A character’s frantic questioning reflects confusion and urgency.
In simple terms: Confused character asks repeatedly.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and address confusion.
Themes
communication
confusion
urgency
Mood
tense
urgent
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- customer service
- emergency response
Key Concepts
dialogue
character reaction
emotional intensity
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers such urgency?
- How can calm communication help?
A Different Perspective
May seem repetitive.
![“He [Riptide] sighed. "I said, 'What are you doing all the way out here?' and you said, 'Hey, sparkling teeth, I totally love three of your claws but not the others, and I wish your nose was a herrig so I could eat it, and also your wings sound like sharks snoring.'" Tsunami burst out laughing.” quote by Tui T. Sutherland](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/608/tui-t-sutherland-8926_dragon_he-riptide-sighed-i-said-what-are-you-do_475054.jpg)
