Alice Chapter 4 Lab 2

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Exercises from Chapter 4, Section 2

For each of the following exercises, create a storyboard on a separate sheet of paper and then translate the storyboard to a program. Include at least one comment in your program.

1. Complete Exercise 5: Beetle Band Duet
   
   
   
2. Complete Exercise 6: Frog Escape
   
   
   
   
   

Extra for Experts

3. Complete Exercise 8: Dragons
   
   
   
   
   

Concept Questions (Short Answers)

4. List four types of parameters available in Alice.
   
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5. Why would we want to use a parameter in a method? (Page # _____ )
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. A parameter is sometimes described as "acting as a placeholder." What does this mean? (Page # _____ )
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
7. In a method call, what is the purpose of an argument? (Page # _____ )
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
8. Suppose a classmate missed the instructor's presentation on how to import a sound file. To help your friend learn this process, write a list of steps for importing a sound file. Include a diagram or sketch to illustrate the steps. (Page # _____ )