Drama

Stage Directions

100

What kind of information can you get from the stage directions at the beginning of a scene?

feeling (of the characters) actions (of the characters) characters in that scene setting

200

When a drama is trying to give the actor directions on how to act or feel, they usually write these directions: A) in parentheses and italics B) in cursive and capitals C) in bold print and quotations D) in bold print and capitals

parentheses and italics

characters

100

In dramas or plays, the character names are usually in this kind of print: A) italics B) bold letters C) all capitals D) cursive

Capitals. For example JAMES: Where did you go? CAMMIE: Up stairs.

200

What is the vocabulary word that describes how the characters speak back and forth to each other? A) quotations B) setting C) talking D) dialogue

dialogue

Scenes

100

When a drama changes scenes, what is usually the biggest change? A) the setting B) the characters C) the feelings D) the play

the setting... Think about in a REAL play. The stage would go dark and people would change out items on the stage in order to show a new setting when the lights come back on.

200

What is usually at the beginning of a scene, that tells the reader what to expect the following sections to be about? A) dialogue B) characters C) stage directions D) setting

Stage directions