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What is a performance?
What is a performance?
Which stage of the narrative arc involves setting the scene and introducing the characters?
Which stage of the narrative arc involves setting the scene and introducing the characters?
How can you find meaning in a performance beyond just liking or not liking it?
How can you find meaning in a performance beyond just liking or not liking it?
What is the stage in the narrative arc where the action builds up to a final dramatic battle or fight scene?
What is the stage in the narrative arc where the action builds up to a final dramatic battle or fight scene?
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What is the purpose of finding the narrative in a performance?
What is the purpose of finding the narrative in a performance?
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What should you do before attending a live performance?
What should you do before attending a live performance?
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In a dark and tragic play like Macbeth, what kind of costumes would you expect?
In a dark and tragic play like Macbeth, what kind of costumes would you expect?
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What does the text suggest you do if you notice differences between your expectations and what you actually see in a play?
What does the text suggest you do if you notice differences between your expectations and what you actually see in a play?
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What should you look for in an abstract work to help discover meanings?
What should you look for in an abstract work to help discover meanings?
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How can familiarity with genre conventions help in interpreting performances?
How can familiarity with genre conventions help in interpreting performances?
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What is the purpose of the denouement in a performance?
What is the purpose of the denouement in a performance?
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How does a thesis differ from a statement of fact?
How does a thesis differ from a statement of fact?
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In the play Cato, what does the quotation about Cato's virtues suggest?
In the play Cato, what does the quotation about Cato's virtues suggest?
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What argument does the play Cato put forward about Cato's death?
What argument does the play Cato put forward about Cato's death?
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Why is finding hidden meaning in a modern dance performance challenging?
Why is finding hidden meaning in a modern dance performance challenging?
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