ELEMENTS OF SCRIPT
What do we call the sections into which a play is divided?
Acts and scenes
Why are characters important in a play?
They drive the plot, represent ideas, and engage the audience.)
The setting is ONLY where and when the play happens. True or False?
FALSE
What is imagery?
(Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.)
What is conflict in a drama?
A struggle between opposing forces.
What are the instructions in a play that tell actors how to move or speak?
Stage directions
What is characterisation?
The way a writer creates and develops characters
You are given this clue: "Thunder crashes, lightning strikes, and a castle looms in the distance." What kind of story might take place here?
Mystery, horror
What is symbolism in drama?
(When an object, person, or event represents a deeper meaning.)
Name one reason conflict is important in a play
It drives the plot and reveals character.
Who is the person who writes the script of a play
playwright
When the author tells us SPECIFICALLY what a character is like, what type of characterisation is this?
DIRECT
What is the difference between mood and atmosphere?
(Mood is the feeling the audience gets; atmosphere is the overall tone of the scene.)
Give one example of visual imagery.
(Any correct example like “The golden sun dipped below the horizon.”)
Motivation is a character’s reason for acting. How can it drive conflict?
A character’s goal or desire may clash with others, causing conflict.
This is the conversation between characters in a play. What is it called?
dialogue
When we learn about a character through their actions or dialogue, what type is this?
INDIRECT
What type of story might take palce in this setting: “The room is brightly lit with soft music playing in the background”?
A calm, relaxed setting
Differentiate between symbolism and imagery.
(Imagery creates a sensory experience; symbolism represents ideas.)
Give an example of internal conflict. (A character struggling with guilt or fear.)
A character struggling with guilt or fear.
What is the series of events that make up a play’s storyline, including its problem or struggle?
plot and conflict
Identify whether this is direct or indirect characterisation: “Jade slammed the door and muttered angrily under her breath.”
INDIRECT
A setting with cold colors, silence, and slow movements would most likely create what kind of mood?
scary, frightening
Identify the type of imagery: “The sweet scent of jasmine filled the air.”
Olfactory imagery (SMELLING)
Identify the type of conflict: A soldier must choose between following orders or saving a friend.
Internal conflict / Character vs. self