Elements of Drama and Playwriting

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What is the primary purpose of a script in a play?

  • To create atmospheric lighting effects
  • To offer a written document that includes dialogue and instructions (correct)
  • To outline the characters' physical appearance
  • To provide a physical setting for the performance

Which element of a play is primarily responsible for establishing the time and place of the action?

  • Dramatic speech
  • Script
  • Props
  • Set (correct)

What characteristic of dramatic speech involves conveying strong emotions?

  • Structure
  • Functionality
  • Audience Engagement
  • Expressiveness (correct)

How do stage directions contribute to a play?

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Which characteristic of props enhances the authenticity of a scene?

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What is the role of character descriptions in a script?

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Which of the following best describes 'spatial layout' in the context of a set?

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What aspect of dramatic speech is designed to connect with the audience?

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What type of conflict is represented when a character struggles against societal norms?

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Which characteristic of conflict involves different goals between opposing forces?

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What distinguishes a top-down listening approach?

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In 'Sorry, Wrong Number', how does the setting affect Mrs. Stevenson’s experience?

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What character trait is demonstrated through a playwright's use of indirect characterization?

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Which stage of listening involves giving noticeable feedback?

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What emotional response does Mrs. Stevenson exhibit in 'Sorry, Wrong Number'?

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What is a key difference between hearing and listening?

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Flashcards

Play Analysis

Examining a play to understand its meaning and elements.

Drama script

A written document that includes dialogue, stage directions, and characters' details. Acts as a guide.

Stage directions

Instructions for actors on how to move, speak, and interact.

Props in a play

Objects used on stage to support the story and add realism.

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Dramatic Speech

A line of dialogue (monologue) or a character expressing their thoughts (soliloquies).

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Set Design

Arrangement of visual elements on stage to represent time and place.

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Lighting coordination

Using lighting to create mood and focus in a scene.

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Dialogue in a play

Spoken words of characters, revealing their personalities.

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Conflict (in Literature)

The struggle between opposing forces, creating dramatic tension in a story.

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External Conflict

A struggle between a character and an outside force (e.g., another character, nature, society).

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Internal Conflict

A struggle within a character's mind (e.g., a character's decision).

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Characterization

The way a playwright reveals a character's personality.

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Direct Characterization

Explicitly stating a character's traits.

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Indirect Characterization

Revealing a character's traits through actions, thoughts, and appearance.

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Listening (Stages)

A multi-step process including attending to, understanding, responding to, and remembering a message.

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Listening Strategies

Top-Down (using background knowledge) and Bottom-Up (focusing text) methods approach to understanding information.

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