Academic Vocabulary
What does dialogue mean in a play / drama?
Dialogue shows when a character is speaking
Which stage direction would MOST effectively convey a character's nervous state?
a. [Exits stage left]
b. [Drums fingers on desk while avoiding eye contact]
c. [Stands up quickly]
d. [Speaks loudly]
What is B [Drums fingers on desk while avoiding eye contact]
What would MOST likely indicate a coming conflict in a story?
a. A detailed description of the setting
b. A character's sudden change in behavior
c. The weather becoming sunny
d. Two friends having lunch
What is B a character's sudden change in behavior
A prediction is _______
I guess the reader makes about what will happen next based on the text
What does the word conflict mean?
Problem
What does playwright mean?
Playwright is the person that wrote the play / drama
When a character says "I'll see you tomorrow" but the reader knows there's danger ahead, this creates:
a. Dramatic irony
b. Personification
c. Symbolism
d. Foreshadowing
What is D Foreshadowing
Which statement best describes the role of theme in literature?
a. It tells actors where to stand on stage
b. It shows what characters are thinking
c. It provides the central message of the story
d. It describes the setting
What is C- It provides the central message of the story
Why do we read and hashtag out paragraphs?
We read and hashtag to show our understanding of the text. When I read about it and write about it, I will retain the text better.
Internal conflict is _______
Feelings, thoughts, inside problem
The purpose of stage directions is to _________
Show the actor where to go or show the reader / audience what the actor is doing or feeling
Example- Marco (glumly): Do we have to move to Florida?
What can the reader understand about Marco based on his stage directions?
Which dialogue tag BEST suggests a tense mood?
a. whispered softly
b. said cheerfully
c. muttered through clenched teeth
d. replied casually
What is C muttered through clenched teeth
Which is an example of foreshadowing?
A. My dog is a fast cheetah
B. To make an educated guess based on the text
C. As she walked outside without her umbrella she saw a giant, gray rain cloud
C- As she walked outside without her umbrella she saw a giant, gray rain cloud
If the questions says, "What was the playwright's most likely reason for including scene 4" what does the phrase "most likely" mean or what type of question is that asking you?
Answers may vary
External conflict is _________
Character vs character, outside problem, character vs nature
Answers may vary
Theme is ________ the author wants YOU to learn from the story
Theme is the message, lesson, or moral the author wants YOU to learn from the story
What is the MOST likely theme in a story where a character overcomes their fear of public speaking?
a. Love conquers all
b. Nature versus nurture
c. Personal growth through challenges
d. The importance of friendship
What is C Personal growth through challenges
What is a good method for answering a summary type question?
BME or answers may vary
What is mood?
Mood is the feeling you get when you have read the text
The purpose of lines in drama / play is to show the reader ________
Foreshadowing is ___________
Foreshadowing is a hint the author gives to future events to happen later on in the text
How do stage directions primarily help readers?
a. They provide character backstories
b. They explain the plot
c. They reveal future events
d. They visualize character actions and emotions
What is D They visualize character actions and emotions
Mrs. Davis did her project at the last minute and let her habit of procrastination get the best of her?
What does procrastination mean?
Answers may vary
I want to emphasize the importance of studying for your drama test.
Using your context clues what does the word "emphasize" mean?
Importance or significance
Answer may vary
Example of author's purpose are _______
Persuade , entertain, inform