Pluto (Disney)

High school (ages 12+)
Everyday Life

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/pluto-disney

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the initial characterization?Debuted as a bloodhound in 'The Chain Gang' (1930)
2. What is the animation style?Pioneered expressive character animation through physical comedy and non-verbal cues
3. What kind of dog is Pluto?Pluto started as a realistic bloodhound and later became a playful, expressive dog that shows feelings through his actions.
4. How did Pluto become a star?After many shorts with Mickey, Pluto got his own starring vehicle in 1937 because he was very popular.

Anthropomorphism: The attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities.
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