Understanding Plays and Their Elements

What is a play?

• A type of book read silently.

• A literary genre performed on stage with dialogue and characters.

• A musical performance with only singing.

• A solo performance by one actor.

What is the purpose of the stage in a play?

• To provide a place for the audience to sit.

• To store costumes and props.

• To give an idea of where characters are and what's happening around them.

• To serve as a backstage area for actors.

What is the difference between "lines" and "stage directions" in a script?

• Lines are spoken by characters, while stage directions are instructions for actors and scenery.

• Lines are always in italics, while stage directions are in capital letters.

• Lines describe the plot, while stage directions describe the characters' emotions.

• Lines are for the audience, while stage directions are for the director.

What is the main difference between a comedy and a tragedy in terms of their endings?

• Comedies have sad endings, while tragedies have happy endings.

• Comedies always involve singing, while tragedies involve dancing.

• Comedies have happy endings and make the audience laugh, while tragedies have tragic endings and make the audience feel sad.

• Comedies are short, while tragedies are long.