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What is dialogue in the context of a play or story?
What is dialogue in the context of a play or story?
Conversation between two or more characters
What are stage directions?
What are stage directions?
- The final scene of a play
- Instructions from the playwright about sets, characterization, delivery, etc. (correct)
- Conversation between characters
- The main character's long speech
Define a monologue.
Define a monologue.
A long speech by one actor in a play or movie, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast program.
The protagonist is the character or force opposing the main character. True or False?
The protagonist is the character or force opposing the main character. True or False?
What role does the antagonist play in a story?
What role does the antagonist play in a story?
A struggle between opposing forces is known as ____.
A struggle between opposing forces is known as ____.
In a theatrical context, what is rehearsal?
In a theatrical context, what is rehearsal?
In stage directions, what does 'exit' usually mean?
In stage directions, what does 'exit' usually mean?
In stage directions, what does 'entrance' usually mean?
In stage directions, what does 'entrance' usually mean?
To _____ means to highlight or focus attention on someone or something.
To _____ means to highlight or focus attention on someone or something.
What is a freeze frame in performance?
What is a freeze frame in performance?
Define symbolism.
Define symbolism.
An ellipsis (...) indicates the omission of words or a pause in thought. True or False?
An ellipsis (...) indicates the omission of words or a pause in thought. True or False?
What is a flashback in storytelling?
What is a flashback in storytelling?
What is a tableau in a dramatic context?
What is a tableau in a dramatic context?
What is a voiceover?
What is a voiceover?
What does a scriptwriter do?
What does a scriptwriter do?
In a theatre, what is the main role of ushers?
In a theatre, what is the main role of ushers?
Define 'phenomenon'.
Define 'phenomenon'.
Something described as _____ is ordinary or average.
Something described as _____ is ordinary or average.
What does 'smidgeon' mean?
What does 'smidgeon' mean?
'Jot' refers to the smallest particle or amount. True or False?
'Jot' refers to the smallest particle or amount. True or False?
Describe what it means to do something 'feverishly'.
Describe what it means to do something 'feverishly'.
How does one act when they behave 'reverently'?
How does one act when they behave 'reverently'?
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Dialogue
Dialogue
Conversation between two or more characters
Stage Directions
Stage Directions
The specific instructions a playwright includes concerning sets, characterization, delivery, etc.
Monologue
Monologue
A long speech by one actor in a play or movie.
Protagonist
Protagonist
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Antagonist
Antagonist
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Conflict
Conflict
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Rehearsal
Rehearsal
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Exit
Exit
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Entrance
Entrance
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Spotlight
Spotlight
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Freeze Frame
Freeze Frame
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Symbolism
Symbolism
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Ellipsis
Ellipsis
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Flashback
Flashback
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Tableau
Tableau
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Voiceover
Voiceover
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Scriptwriter
Scriptwriter
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Ushers
Ushers
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Phenomenon
Phenomenon
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Middling
Middling
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Smidgeon
Smidgeon
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Jot
Jot
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Feverishly
Feverishly
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Reverently
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Study Notes
- Dialogue is conversation between characters.
- Stage Directions are a playwright's instructions regarding sets, characterization, delivery, etc.
- A Monologue is a long speech by one actor in a play, movie, or broadcast.
- The Protagonist is the main character in a story.
- The Antagonist is a character or force in conflict with the main character.
- Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces.
- Rehearsal is the process of keeping information in short-term memory by mentally repeating it.
- Exit means to go out.
- Entrance is something that provides access.
- Spotlight means to highlight.
- Freeze Frame is when the action is frozen in time.
- Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
- Ellipsis is three periods (...) indicating omitted words.
- Flashback is a scene set in a time earlier than the main story.
- Tableau is a dramatic scene or picture.
- Voiceover is a voice used to convey a message to the audience.
- Scriptwriter is a person who writes a script for a play, movie, or broadcast.
- Ushers lead somewhere.
- Phenomenon is an unusual, observable event.
- Middling means ordinary or average.
- Smidgeon is a small amount.
- Jot is the smallest particle.
- Feverishly means working quickly and excitedly.
- Reverently means with feelings of deep respect.
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