Production Class

In the context of a play, what is the role of a "trigger"?

• An event that initiates a new sequence of action

• An element that stabilizes the dramatic tension

• A point that concludes a significant scene

• A piece of background information for the audience

How is a "heap" defined in script analysis?

• A background detail that becomes relevant later

• A period of equilibrium in the narrative

• An action that results from a previous trigger and affects future events

• A moment of high dramatic tension

What does "stasis" represent in a play’s structure?

• A sequence of actions that drive the plot forward

• The emotional climax of the play

• The equilibrium or stability before new action is introduced

• A key dramatic event that shifts the narrative

Which term best describes the background information in a play?

• Stasis

• Trigger

• Exposition

• Heap

What does "dramatic tension" refer to in the context of a play?

• The specific actions that move the plot forward

• The psychological and emotional engagement of the audience

• The physical staging of dramatic events

• The period of stability in the narrative

What characterizes an "obligatory scene" in a play?

• A scene that is crucial for advancing the narrative and cannot be omitted

• A scene that provides comic relief without affecting the plot

• A scene that introduces new background information

• A scene that marks the end of the play

What is the purpose of a "reversal" in a play?

• To present a new element of background information

• To stabilize the plot after a period of high tension

• To introduce a major change in direction or outcome

• To summarize the main action

What aspect does "theatricality" enhance in a play?

• The visual and emotional appeal that engages the audience

• The detailed physical descriptions in the script

• The direct presentation of dialogue

• The background setting and stage directions

In scriptwriting, what does "planting" involve?

• The detailed description of a character’s background

• The final resolution of a narrative thread

• The placement of physical props on stage

• The early introduction of a concept that will be important later in the plot

What is "subtext" in dramatic terms?

• The explicit dialogue and actions of the characters

• The underlying meanings and motivations not directly stated

• The stage directions and physical cues

• The summary of the plot’s main events