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What type of information does Henley establish through contextual stage directions?
What type of information does Henley establish through contextual stage directions?
Where are contextual stage directions typically aligned on a page?
Where are contextual stage directions typically aligned on a page?
How are parenthetical stage directions usually formatted when written in a script?
How are parenthetical stage directions usually formatted when written in a script?
What purpose does the dash serve in the parenthetical stage direction 'Hesitantly'?
What purpose does the dash serve in the parenthetical stage direction 'Hesitantly'?
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Where are parenthetical stage directions placed in relation to a character's name?
Where are parenthetical stage directions placed in relation to a character's name?
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Which of the following is NOT a consideration when writing dialogue according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration when writing dialogue according to the text?
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What should be conveyed by using parenthetical stage directions?
What should be conveyed by using parenthetical stage directions?
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Why does Henley use 'hesitantly' as a parenthetical stage direction for Lenny?
Why does Henley use 'hesitantly' as a parenthetical stage direction for Lenny?
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What is the function of single words or sentence fragments written in parentheses in scripts?
What is the function of single words or sentence fragments written in parentheses in scripts?
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When writing dialogue, what do parenthetical stage directions help guide?
When writing dialogue, what do parenthetical stage directions help guide?
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What does a parenthetical stage direction indicate in a script?
What does a parenthetical stage direction indicate in a script?
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How do parenthetical stage directions differ from contextual stage directions?
How do parenthetical stage directions differ from contextual stage directions?
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In scripts, what is typically found right after a character's name?
In scripts, what is typically found right after a character's name?
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What purpose does the dash serve in a script's dialogue sequence?
What purpose does the dash serve in a script's dialogue sequence?
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What detail does Henley use dashes to convey in her script example?
What detail does Henley use dashes to convey in her script example?
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What is the function of italics in stage directions in scripts?
What is the function of italics in stage directions in scripts?
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When writing dialogue, what do contextual stage directions aim to convey?
When writing dialogue, what do contextual stage directions aim to convey?
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How do contextual stage directions contribute to setting the scene in a script?
How do contextual stage directions contribute to setting the scene in a script?
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What is the primary purpose of using parentheses in a script?
What is the primary purpose of using parentheses in a script?
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What role do single-word parenthetical stage directions serve in scripts?
What role do single-word parenthetical stage directions serve in scripts?
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