Dramatic Elements Vocabulary

What is dialogue in a play?

• Stage directions in a play.

• Narration by the author in a play.

• Conversation between characters in a play.

• Monologues in a play.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

What does conflict mean in a story?

• Conflict is when characters in the story have a big problem or fight that makes the story exciting.

• Conflict is when everything in the story is solved and there are no problems.

• Conflict is when there is no excitement or problems in the story.

• Conflict is when there are too many characters in the story.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

How does the place where a story happens affect how we feel about it?

• The place doesn't change how we feel about the story

• The place where the story happens isn't important for the mood

• The place only changes what the characters wear

• The place where the story happens helps make us feel a certain way by showing where and how the characters live and what happens to them.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What are stage directions and why are they important?

• Stage directions are notes in the play's script that tell actors where to go and how to act on stage. They are important because they help show the audience what the characters are doing and feeling.

• Stage directions are the words the actors say on stage.

• Stage directions decide how much people pay for their tickets.

• Stage directions matter only to the play's director.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is a scene in a play?

• A scene is when people sing and play music in the play.

• A scene is a type of snack eaten during a break.

• A scene is a chair or table used in the play.

• A scene is a part of the play where the story happens in one place.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is an act in a play?

• A type of dance

• A type of food

• A big part of the story

• A type of animal

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Why is talking important in stories?

• Talking makes the story slow.

• Talking makes the story confusing.

• Talking is not important in stories.

• Talking helps make the characters real, moves the story along, and makes the story more fun for the audience.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

How does a fight or disagreement help a story move along in a play?

• A fight solves everything quickly, so the story ends fast.

• A fight doesn't change the story; it's just extra stuff.

• A fight only makes things confusing and slows down the story.

• A fight makes things exciting and pushes characters to do things, which helps the story keep going.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

How can the place where a story happens make it feel more exciting or scary?

• By having characters who don't care about where they are

• By making the place feel dark, spooky, or too small.

• By making the place fun and happy

• By making the place calm and friendly

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Why are stage directions important in a play?

• Stage directions help actors know where to go, how to act, and set the scene's mood.

• Stage directions are there to confuse actors, not help them.

• Stage directions only talk about the clothes and things used in the play.

• Stage directions aren't important and actors can ignore them.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C