Codes & Conventions of Radio Plays

What is the primary means of storytelling in radio plays?

• Visual effects
• Scripted dialogue
• Music and score
• Minimalistic exposition

What role does voice acting play in radio plays?

• Creating visuals for the audience
• Conveying emotions and personalities through tone, pitch, and expression
• Enhancing the visual elements of the story
• Setting the mood with background music

What do sound effects contribute to in a radio play?

• Visual storytelling
• Enhancing the listener's imagination
• Creating silence in key moments
• Providing detailed exposition

How are background music and scores used in radio plays?

• To create silence and build tension
• To establish scenes and settings
• To minimize the impact of voice acting
• To replace scripted dialogue

When is narration used in radio plays?

• Only at the beginning of the play
• To replace scripted dialogue
• To provide context, describe settings, or guide the audience
• Only during action scenes

What does "minimalistic exposition" in radio plays refer to?

• Maximized use of dialogue
• Subtle and efficient methods to convey information
• Excessive use of visuals
• Complex narrative structures

How does effective pacing contribute to radio plays?

• It disrupts the overall flow of the narrative
• It minimizes the importance of sound effects
• It maintains the listener's attention
• It eliminates the need for voice acting

What role does silence play in radio plays?

• It hinders the overall listening experience
• It is irrelevant to the narrative
• It allows listeners to absorb information and build tension
• It replaces scripted dialogue

What is the structure of some radio plays that unfolds a story over multiple episodes?

• Continuous format
• Serial structure
• Linear narrative
• Minimalistic structure