Drama STAAR Review

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What is a drama intended to be for an audience?

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A drama is intended to be a performance for an audience.

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What are used to introduce new characters and foreshadow future events in a drama?

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Scenes and acts are used to introduce new characters and foreshadow future events.

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What is a list of characters that appear in a play or drama called?

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A list of characters is called a cast.

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Who are the people that perform in a play?

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The people who perform in a play are called the cast.

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What are the main parts of a plot structure in order?

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The main parts of a plot structure are Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is the climax in a plot structure?

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The climax is the turning point or the most intense moment in a story.

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What is the resolution in a plot structure?

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The resolution is the conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved.

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What is the purpose of a script in a drama?

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The script contains the written text of the play, including dialogue and stage directions.

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What do we call the written instructions for actors in a play?

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The written instructions for actors are called stage directions.

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What is the difference between a comedy and a tragedy in drama?

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A comedy is intended to make the audience laugh, while a tragedy deals with serious themes and often ends in sorrow.