Hassett: Diary of Anne Frank Act 1

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What is an act in a play?

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An act is a division of a play that contains one or more scenes.

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What is a play?

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A play is a story written to be performed in front of an audience.

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Who is Mr. Dussel in 'The Diary of Anne Frank'?

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Mr. Dussel is a character who arrives in Act I scene 3 and brings bad news about Anne's best friend, Jopie.

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What is the name of Peter's cat?

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Peter's cat is named Mouschi.

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What is a script?

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A script is the written dialogue and description for the actors and directors in a play.

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What is a monologue?

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A monologue is a long speech by one character in a play.

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What is dialogue in a play?

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Dialogue is the conversation between characters in a play.

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What is the role of a playwright?

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A playwright is a person who writes plays.

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What is a scene in a play?

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A scene is a subdivision of an act in a play, typically set in a single location.

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What does it mean to perform a play?

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To perform a play means to act out the script in front of an audience.