How is drama different from other kinds of fiction?
What is the primary purpose of drama?
Which of the following elements are unique to drama?
What is the difference between dialogue and monologue?
Why does a playwright include stage directions in a script?
What type of on-stage speech is this?
TIANA: Hey, did you get the job at the clothing store? BETTE: I'll find out tomorrow. KIT: If you get the job, will you get a discount on your own purchases? BETTE: Yes! Twenty percent off!
Which type of on-stage speech is this?
JAMIE: Goodbye, Daniel. (Jamie exits.) DANIEL (to himself): Man, I am so glad he's gone! Sometimes it's just so hard to be around Jamie. It's like he doesn't understand that other people have feelings, too. I really want to talk to him about this, but I'm afraid of what he'll say. I don't know what to do.
Which type of drama element is this?
LARRY [to audience]: Did you see that? Stella refuses to speak to me!
Which type of drama element is this?
MARIA [alone on stage]: How can I be such a coward! I am so ashamed of myself. I deserve to lose Henry's love . . . .
Which type of drama element is this?
Scene 1: The school lunchroom. Two teenagers are walking by the salad bar. They are talking to each other.
Which type of drama element is this?
LEE: [pacing while SAM stares in silence]: I have finally found it. After all these years, I have found eternal youth. I will be rich! And young again! Youth, sweet youth . . .
Which element of fiction is being described?
The beach was warm and breezy; perfect for flying kites.
Which element of fiction is being described?
Jared: I really want to join the team, but I don't know if I'm good enough. Steve: I know. I'm worried, too, but I'm still going to try out.
Which element of fiction is being described?
Terri was furious. She'd planned out her whole summer. But now she had to get a job.
Which statement best describes the main conflict in the play?
Which element shows that this is a drama?
In lines 28–29, Mrs. Stevenson is described as “a querulous, self-centered neurotic.” What effect does her character have on the plot?
What evidence supports the inference that the “client” is Mrs. Stevenson's husband?
Why does the author include the scene between Sergeant Duffy and the Lunch Counter Attendant?
When the stage directions say that Duffy “double-takes” (line 334), it means that he is
What effect does the dialogue between Mrs. Stevenson and the 3rd Operator have (lines 582–632)?
How does Mrs. Stevenson react after hearing her husband's telegram?
Which line first suggests that Mrs. Stevenson might be the intended victim?”
What is the effect of George's line, “Sorry, wrong number” at the end of the play?
Scrooge is the only character who speaks in the scene. What effect do Scrooge's repeated questions achieve?
Which line from the text best supports the previous text?
Which detail best shows that the spirit is affected by what Scrooge said?
What do the stage directions reveal about FUTURE in lines 11-18?
According to the script, why does FUTURE stop pointing at the grave?
What is the purpose of the yellow text boxes in the graphic?
What is the purpose of the white text bubbles in the graphic?
What do the illustrations of Scrooge's facial expressions in the graphic best show?