Vocabulary
Vocabulary#2
Elements of Drama
Questions Story#1
Questions Story#2
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One who tends to rebuff, avoid. or ignore those regarded as social superiors
What is a snob
100
A person closely associated with another as a subordinate or partner; aide, assistant, helpmate, helper
What is a "sidekick"?
100
Tell the characters in a play how to act; It also gives information about the setting of a play.
What are "stage directions"?
100
Sherlock Holmes is always thinking about the clues to his mysteries The silhouette provides an implicit message.
What is the implied message from the silhouette of the pose of Sherlock Holmes in many pictures, posters, and ads?
100
Before
What is the answer to" In paragraph 1, the prefix "pre" in the word 'prehistoric' means?
200
Splendidly or showily brilliant or magnificent
What is the meaning of "gorgeous"?
200
A European vegetable widely cultivated for its pungent compound bulbs much used in cooking
What is "garlic"?
200
A person who writes plays
What is a "playwright"?
200
Time periods and traits of the characters in the play
What is ..."in the first part of the play, the playwright uses such expressions as The game is afoot! and Jolly good show, Holmes! The author uses these phrases to help the reader understand the_____
200
Asked
What is the answer to:"In paragraph 8, you can tell from the context clues that the word "quiered" means?
300
Elaborately or excessively decorated
What is "ornate"?
300
To overcome by superior force: subdue. To provide with more power than is needed or desirable.
What is "overpowering"?
300
The paper that actors read in a play
What is a "script"?
300
Loud bang and a scream off stage
What is the answer to-"Which of the following stage directions given in the script helps to add to the mystery of the play"?
300
Putting things off
What is the meaning of "procrastinating" in paragraph 15?
400
Process of development or happening
What is "afoot"?
400
The act of stealing; felonious taking and removing of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner
What is "theft"?
400
The large part that a play is divided into
What is an "act"?
400
It gives the play an air of mystery and sophistication.
What is the answer to: "The play is set in London at night. How does this setting influence the mood and style of the play?"
400
3rd person limited
What is the answer to: "The author of "Little Miss Perfect" reports the events and conversations, as well as tells us what Rosie is thinking. This story is told from what point of view?
500
Courteously and elaborately attentive to ladies
What is "gallant"?
500
A place or location where an act or the commission of an act that is forbidden or the omission of a duty that is commanded by a public law and that makes the offender liable to punishment by that law
What is "a crime scene"
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One of the smaller parts of an "act"?
What is a "scene"
500
To find out if the maid was the one who screamed
What is the answer to: "You have been provided with only the opening scene of the play. What is a purpose for reading the next scene"?
500
Rosie has wanted until the last minute to complete her big science fair project. She got started late and did not have a plan. She played soccer all weekend and now she's worried about meeting the deadline She decides to change the way she tackles big assignments in the future.
What is the answer to: "Choose the BEST summary of the story "Little Miss perfect"?