Who is the playwright?

A long speech by one character to one or more other characters onstage.

A speech by a character alone onstage, who is speaking to himself/herself or to the audience.

The presentation of serious and important actions that end unhappy.

A simple play that ends happily.

The play or drama is organized in ____________________.

Acts divided into smaller sections

What are instructions that tell the actors what to do?

Creates tension that increases as the play progresses

Stage directions guide actors' movements, positions, and/or tone.

To shorten or condense a piece of writing

True or false: Stage directions are meant to be read aloud