STAAR Reading Drama/Play Review

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What is imagery?

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Imagery refers to words that paint a picture in the reader’s mind, creating vivid images and sensations.

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are instructions or directions in a play that tell the actors what to do, such as movements and actions.

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What are scenes in a play?

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Scenes are the parts a play is divided into, indicating a single setting where the time or place has changed.

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is the lines that characters speak in a play, representing their conversations.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a paraphrase of the main events of a story or drama/play in sequence or chronological order, using your own words.

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What is the role of a narrator in a play?

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The narrator provides background information and context to the audience, guiding them through the story.

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What are props in a play?

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Props are the objects used by actors on stage to enhance the storytelling and create a realistic setting.

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What is the cast of characters?

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The cast of characters is a list of all the characters in a play, often found at the beginning of the script.

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What is the plot of a play?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story in a play, including the conflict and resolution.

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What does BME stand for in summarizing?

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BME stands for Beginning, Middle, End, which helps in organizing the main events of a story.