Drama STAAR Review

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What are the parts of a plot structure in order?

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Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.

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What is a list of characters in a play called?

Back

Cast.

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What is a drama?

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A story or play that is acted out using characters in situations that imitate real life.

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What is the purpose of a drama?

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To be performed for an audience.

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Who writes plays?

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Playwright.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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What is the resolution in a plot?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

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What is the rising action in a plot?

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The series of events that lead up to the climax.

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What is falling action in a story?

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is the difference between a comedy and a tragedy?

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A comedy is a light-hearted story with a happy ending, while a tragedy is a serious story with a sad ending.