Drama STAAR Review

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What is the meaning of dialogue?

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Conversations between two or more characters.

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What are plays divided into?

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Large sections called acts.

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Should you skip the stage directions during reading a drama selection?

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False.

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What do you call a person who performs a role in a play?

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An actor.

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What are used to introduce new characters and foreshadow future events?

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Scenes and acts.

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What is a script?

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The written text of a play, including dialogue and stage directions.

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What are stage directions?

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Instructions in the script that tell actors how to move or behave.

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What is an actor's role?

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To portray a character in a play or performance.

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What is a playwright?

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A person who writes plays.

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What is the purpose of an act in a play?

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To divide the play into major sections that represent a part of the story.