Context Clues
“After the long hike, Maya was exhausted, or very tired.” What does exhausted mean?
Very tired.
“The puppy was as soft as a cloud.” What does this simile mean?
The puppy was very soft.
This is the written text actors speak and follow in a play.
Script.
What does rebuild mean?
Build again
“The path was narrow; only one person could walk on it at a time.” What does narrow mean?
Not wide.
“The wind whispered through the trees.” What does this personification mean?
The wind made a soft, quiet sound
This is the list of people or characters who appear in a play.
Cast of Characters
What does unkind mean?
Not kind
“Unlike his timid sister, Omar was bold and eager to speak in front of the class.” What does bold mean?
Brave or confident.
“I have a mountain of homework.” What does this exaggeration mean?
A very large amount of homework.
These words tell actors how to move, speak, or show feelings. They are often written in parentheses.
Stage Directions.
What does quickly mean?
In a quick manner
“The glass was fragile, so Dad wrapped it carefully to keep it from breaking.” What does fragile mean?
Easily broken.
“The classroom was a zoo during the celebration.” What does this metaphor mean?
The classroom was noisy, busy, or wild!
This is the conversation between characters in a play.
Dialogue.
What does postgame mean?
After the game
“The directions were vague. They did not explain clearly where to turn.” What does vague mean?
Unclear or not specific.
“When Lena heard the good news, she was on cloud nine.” What does this idiom mean?
Extremely happy.
This part of a play shows where and when the story takes place and may describe the scenery or props.
Setting.
What does forecast mean?
To predict