Governess Review Flashcard

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What is a list of all the characters in a drama called?

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Cast of characters

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

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Actor

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What term describes the time and place where a story happens?

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Setting

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'His room looked as if a hurricane came through.'

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Why might a character not protest against their superior's actions?

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They may be afraid of losing their job.

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What is the term for the main events of a story?

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Plot

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What is the term for the underlying message or main idea of a story?

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Theme

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What are stage directions?

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Instructions in a script that tell actors how to move or speak.

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What is the difference between a playwright and an actor?

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A playwright writes the play, while an actor performs in it.

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What is conflict in a story?

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A struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.