Stage Directions Flashcard

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What are stage directions?

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Instructions in a play or script that describe the movements, actions, and expressions of the characters on stage.

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Which of the following is an example of a stage direction? Exit stage left, Turn off the lights, Speak louder, Enter stage right

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Exit stage left

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What do stage directions help to convey?

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Physical actions, movements, and positioning of characters on stage.

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Which of the following is an example of a stage direction that indicates a character's emotion? She happily skips away. She angrily slams the door. He calmly sits down. They quietly whisper to each other.

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She angrily slams the door.

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What is the purpose of stage directions?

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The purpose of stage directions is to provide instructions for the actors and production team.

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Which of the following is an example of a stage direction that indicates a character's movement? The character sits down. The character walks to the door. The character runs away. The character speaks loudly.

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The character walks to the door.

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Who is responsible for writing stage directions?

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playwright

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Which of the following is an example of a stage direction that indicates a character's facial expression? frowning, laughing, crying, smiling

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smiling

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What is the purpose of stage directions in a script?

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The purpose of stage directions in a script is to provide instructions for actors and production staff regarding movement, gestures, and other physical actions on stage.

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Which of the following is an example of a stage direction that indicates a change in lighting? lights fade, lights flicker, lights brighten, lights dim

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lights fade