Drama...The Gift

Which of the following is an example of a prop?

• a door at the back of the stage

• a pair of crutches that a character uses

• a direction telling how a character moves

• a long speech in the opening scene

A _______________ has a happy ending!

• comedy

• tragedy

Which term describes the construction that suggests the time and place of the action of a play?

• stage

• set

• act

• scene

Who is the author of a drama?

• writer

• playwright

• scenewright

• actwright

Dialogue is....

• the dramatic speech

• a long speech by a single character

• a conversation between two or more characters

The play is written is segments, called__________. These are often divided into_____________.

• acts / scenes

• scenes / acts

• acts / sets

• sets / scenes

What is the SETTING of Act One, Scene One, in the play THE GIFT?

• a hospital

• a department store

• a toy store

• a girl's house

In Act One, Scene One of the play THE GIFT, what furniture should be present?

• shelves

• counter

• table

• bed

What props are need for Act One, Scene One, in the play THE GIFT?

• doll and money

• doll, money, and teddy bears

• two dolls in different outfits, money, board game

• two dolls in different outfits, money, board game, cash register

What does the stage directions reveal about Hailey and Lisa