Elements of a Play
Spoken lines exchanged between characters.
Dialogue
a word with a similar meaning to another word.
Synonym
The __________ of a word is its dictionary definition. and the ____________ is the shade of meaning or emotion that the word suggests.
Denotation / Connotation
Type of evidences we can use to write a paragraph
-facts
-statistics
-example
-personal observations (anecdote)
If an author uses two similar words like nervous and anxious, what is the author helping the reader notice?
The slight difference in meaning or intensity between the words.
Is a form of literature written for performance, typically involving dialogue, actions, and stage directions to convey a story.
a Script
a subtle difference in meaning, tone, formality, or intensity between synonyms.
Nuance
Does the word “confident” have a positive, negative or neutral connotation?
positive
This is the first statement on a paragraph and it bring the main idea.
Topic Sentence
Mention all the stage directions in this Play script example:
Act I
Scene 1
A classroom in the afternoon. Desks are arranged in rows. Alex is sitting at a desk, looking at a paper.
Alex:
(sighing) I don’t think I can do this presentation.
Sam:
You’ll be fine. You practiced a lot.
A classroom in the afternoon.
Desks are arranged in rows.
Alex is sitting at a desk, looking at a paper.
(sighing)
Descriptions of setting might include time, place and any significant details about the environment.
Stage directions: details about setting
Rewrite the sentences using a synonym with a slightly different nuance.
Her fear slowly disappeared.
Her fear gradually faded.
Does the word “arrogant” have a positive, negative or neutral connotation?
negative
This is the part of the paragraph where you use arguments and evidence to support the main idea of the paragraph.
Supporting sentences
In this text: "After the game, I felt tired. I wasn’t just tired—I was exhausted. " How are the Italic words slightly different?
Tired means needing rest; exhausted means extremely tired.
Express how characters enter and exit the stage at specific points in the play.
Stage directions: exits and entrances
Rewrite the sentences using a synonym with a slightly different nuance.
I was nervous before the test.
I felt anxious before the test.
Does the word “quiet” have a positive, negative or neutral connotation?
neutral
If I mention this topic sentence:
"Humans are able to discover a new planet..."
What could be a good argument to use in the supporting sentences.
The answer has to be a fact, statistic, example or anecdote.
In this text: "Last weekend, I felt nervous about presenting my project in class. I wasn’t just nervous, I was anxious." How are the Italic words slightly different?
anxious is stronger and involves constant worry.
Instructions that provide guidance for actors, directors and stage crew regarding movements, gestures, entrances, exits, and other actions. They are typically italicised
stage directions
Rewrite the sentences using a synonym with a slightly different nuance.
He spoke very quietly.
He spoke softly.
Does the word “different” have a positive, negative or neutral connotation?
neutral
This is the last part of a paragraph where you repeat the same thing as the main idea but using other words.
Concluding Sentence.
In this text: "After the presentation, my teacher praised my effort. He didn’t simply say it was good he commended my preparation and clarity. " How are the Italic words slightly different?
Praised is general approval; commended is more formal and specific.