Drama STAAR Review

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What is the major difference between tragedy and comedy?

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Comedies have happy endings; tragedies don't.

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What is a story or play that is acted out using characters in situations that imitate real life?

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Drama.

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What is the written text of a play called?

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Script.

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What do characters in a drama use to tell the story?

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Lines.

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What are the components of a plot structure in order?

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Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is the term for the main character in a drama?

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Protagonist.

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What is the term for the character that opposes the main character?

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Antagonist.

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What is the purpose of a director in a drama?

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To oversee the production and guide the actors.

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What is a scene in a play?

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A division of an act that usually takes place in a single location.

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What is the term for the background information provided at the beginning of a play?

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Exposition.