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?

    <p>They guide actors on movement, speech, and interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of props enhances the authenticity of a scene?

    <p>Realism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of character descriptions in a script?

    <p>To detail unique attributes of each character</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Natural movements and positioning of actors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Expressiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Character vs society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of conflict involves different goals between opposing forces?

    <p>Opposing forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a top-down listening approach?

    <p>Utilizing background knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It creates a claustrophobic atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Character traits shown through actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of listening involves giving noticeable feedback?

    <p>Responding</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Determination to survive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between hearing and listening?

    <p>Hearing is a passive act, listening involves attachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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