Elements of Drama
This is the written text of a play.
What is a script?
Timmy Turner was rushing to get to school because he was going on a field trip. Timmy felt so happy and excited that he was going on his first field trip of the year. Timmy thought that everything was going to go good that day.
What is Third Person LIMITED?
Underlying message, or “big idea.” Also known as the HEART of the story.
What is THEME
True or false: All poems rhyme.
FALSE
What change is needed in the following sentence?
After dinner we went outside to play.
Add a comma after "dinner".
After dinner, we went outside to play.
The conversation between characters in a play
One night Shelly said, “I hate squirrels,” but really she loved them. Carol said, “They smell,” but really, she loved them too. Both of them thought that squirrels were pretty cute.
What is Third Person OMNISCIENT?
Struggle between two opposing forces
a verse (line), set of verses (lines), or a stanza that repeats
What is REFRAIN?
What correction, if any, needs to be made in the following sentence?
I definatly forgot my homework at school.
change definatly to definitely
I definitely forgot my homework at school.
The movable objects that the actors use to make their actions look realistic
What are props?
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What is SECOND PERSON POV?
The turning point of the story.
What is CLIMAX?
big bold bears battle buzzing bees
Is an example of which literary device?
What change, if any, should be made in the following sentence?
The basket of apples and oranges were sitting on the counter.
change were to was
The basket of apples and oranges was sitting on the counter.
Notes usually enclosed in brackets included in a drama to describe the setting or the characters actions
What are stage directions?
First, you will need to wash your hands and gather all of your materials. Once you’ve done that, follow all of the directions in your cookbook. Put your crispy treats in the oven and cook for 30-35 minutes. Once the treats are cooled, you and your friends can enjoy it.
What is 2nd Person POV?
The part of the story the builds suspense and leads to the turning point.
What is RISING ACTION?
The great old oak with branches wide
a hundred seasons it has seen.
Its bark is rough, where shadows hide,
and moss hangs down in shades of green.
It doesn't speak in words, you see,
But whispers secrets to the air,
Of summer sun and busy bee,
And winter winds beyond compare.
Which literary device is used in the line
"It doesn't speak in words, you see, / But whispers secrets to the air"?
What is personification?
What change, if any, needs to be made in this sentence?
Their going to loose the game if they dont practice.
change their to they're
They're going to loose the game if they dont practice.
BOY: What a funny garden!
GIRL: (Alarmed): Come away from there!
BOY: What for?
GIRL: That garden belongs to a witch!
BOY (Lightly): Huh! I'm not afraid of witches! (Points to WITCH) Is that the Witch? (GIRL peers through gate and fearfully nods) My word! Did you ever see such big lettuce?!
What do the stage directions indicate?
A. The girl is petrified, while the boy is outraged
B. the girl is content while the boy is daring
C. the girl is exasperated while the boy is afraid
D. the girl is panicked while the boy is curious
the girl is panicked while the boy is curious
When I went to the store, I witnessed a girl crying on the street and I took a closer look and saw it was my friend. I walked to where she was and asked her what was wrong. She said, “Family problems.” Being a good friend, I told her to call me later if she wanted to talk about it.
What is 1st Person POV
What are the three things that are introduced in the exposition?
1. Characters
2. Setting
3. Main conflict
The great old oak with branches wide
a hundred seasons it has seen.
Its bark is rough, where shadows hide,
and moss hangs down in shades of green.
It doesn't speak in words, you see,
But whispers secrets to the air,
Of summer sun and busy bee,
And winter winds beyond compare.
The poet includes details about "summer sun and busy bee" and "winter winds beyond compare" primarily to —
A. tell the reader how cold it gets in the winter.
B. show that the oak tree has existed through many different times.
C. suggest the tree is bored by the seasons.
D. create a frightening image for the reader.
B. show that the oak tree has existed through many different times.
What change, if any needs to be made in the following sentence?
After the storm, the children and their teacher were waiting quietly in the gym.
no change needed :)