The Crucible Background and Intro to Drama Flashcard

Front

Story for actors

Back

Play

Front

Author of a play

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Playwright

Front

Written text of a play

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script

Front

Introductory speech in verse

Back

Prologue

Front

Long speech by a character

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Monologue

Front

Type of monologue: unaware of audience

Back

soliloquy

Front

Short speech to audience, unheard by others

Back

Aside

Front

Dramatists' instructions for a play

Back

Stage directions

Front

Judges : Salem Witch Trials

Back

HUAC : McCarthy's persecution