Stage Directions

Who is this stage direction linked to? 'half playful, half serious'.

• Sheila

• Sybil

• Edna

• Gerald

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

How are stage directions written?

• written from the perspective of the audience facing the actors

• written from the perspective of the actor facing the audience

• written from the perspective of the script writer

• written from the perspective of the stage director

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

What stage direction is the actor moving into when he or she turns to his or her right?

• stage right

• stage left

• upstage

• donwstage

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What stage direction is the actor moving into when he or she turns to his or her left?

• stage right

• stage left

• upstage

• donwstage

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What stage direction should be stated in the script when the actor needs to go to the rear part of the stage or the part of the stage furthest from the audience?

• C

• D

• L

• U

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Stage directions are to be annotated or indicated in the script.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

Stage directions guide actors' movements or blocking.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

Stage directions are commands that actors and directors need to follow.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Stage directions are meant to guide performers that is why it needs to be lengthy and detailed.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the primary purpose of stage directions in a play?

• To provide dialogue for the characters

• To describe the setting and actions

• To outline the plot

• To give background information

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7