VOCAB
QUEROLOUS pg 21
complaining/whining
playwright
What stage of plot is this:
Mrs. Stevenson, Duffy, Operators...
1940's, around 11 PM. Mrs. Stevenson's bedroom
Exposition
Mrs. Stevenson did not think anyone would want to murder her because
she only talks to her maid and her husband
her husband adores her
The time period of the story influences the conflict of the story because
without operators, the lines could not have been crossed.
This could not happen today
VAGUE pg 29
unclear
The purpose of stage directions are to
instructs the actor how to act or feel; help the reader visualize
MRS. STEVENSON IS NERVOUS SO SHE CALLS THE POLICE. THIS IS EVENT IS FROM WHAT PART OF THE PLOT?
Rising Action
Mrs. Stevenson could be described as...
neurotic, querulous, self-centered
The setting foreshadows what will happen to Mrs. Stevenson because...
Mrs. Stevenson will be murdered because the location matches
IMPERIOUS 22
IMPERIOUS commanding/demanding
Which of the following is NOT unique to a drama?
PLOT
CONFLICT
What stage of plot is this?
Mrs. Stevenson realizes that there is someone in the house with her.
Climax
Mr. Stevenson's motive to kill his wife is
she has been an invalid for 12 years and he is tired of taking care of her, especially with her attitude
Duffy does not take Mrs. Stevenson seriously because
It is a vague clue. - lots of places with a bridge
UNOBTRUSIVELY pg 26
UNOBTRUSIVELY without attracting attention
What makes a drama different than other literary works?
stage directions
What could be part of the Falling Action?
Mrs. Stevenson is murdered
Mr. Stevenson's alibi is
that he went out of town to Boston for work
Because Mrs. Stevenson is an invalid
she cannot leave the house to get help
catechizing pg 33
put questions to or interrogate (someone)
How can actors use speech to convey meaning?
Tone of voice
What was the Resolution?
George says "Sorry, wrong number" to Duffy
Evidence to support that Mr. Stevenson committed the murder
He knew that the coast was clear
He did not want her to suffer long.
He wanted to make it look like a burglary
The time the murder takes place is important because
the train drowns out her scream, and the neighborhood watch is on break