20 Questions
What type of information does Henley establish through contextual stage directions?
Time and place of the scene
Where are contextual stage directions typically aligned on a page?
Left-hand side
How are parenthetical stage directions usually formatted when written in a script?
Italicized
What purpose does the dash serve in the parenthetical stage direction 'Hesitantly'?
Indicates a pause in speech
Where are parenthetical stage directions placed in relation to a character's name?
Immediately after the character's name
Which of the following is NOT a consideration when writing dialogue according to the text?
Changes in weather
What should be conveyed by using parenthetical stage directions?
Tone and emotion
Why does Henley use 'hesitantly' as a parenthetical stage direction for Lenny?
'Hesitantly' shows Lenny's uncertainty.
What is the function of single words or sentence fragments written in parentheses in scripts?
To offer additional acting guidance
When writing dialogue, what do parenthetical stage directions help guide?
Character movements and expressions
What does a parenthetical stage direction indicate in a script?
Character's tone or emotions
How do parenthetical stage directions differ from contextual stage directions?
They specify how a line should be delivered
In scripts, what is typically found right after a character's name?
Parenthetical stage directions
What purpose does the dash serve in a script's dialogue sequence?
To signal a character interruption
What detail does Henley use dashes to convey in her script example?
Character's hesitation
What is the function of italics in stage directions in scripts?
To distinguish stage directions from dialogues
When writing dialogue, what do contextual stage directions aim to convey?
'Blocking' instructions
How do contextual stage directions contribute to setting the scene in a script?
'Blocking' instructions for character movements
What is the primary purpose of using parentheses in a script?
Introduce stage directions through fragments
What role do single-word parenthetical stage directions serve in scripts?
Guide emotional delivery of lines
Learn about how stage directions are used in theatrical plays to guide actors in their movements and actions on stage. Explore examples from famous plays like A Doll's House by Ibsen.
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