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Which statement best describes the difference between a play and a screenplay?
- A play includes a narrator who provides background information.
- A play is written for the stage while a screenplay is written for television or movies.
- A screenplay includes a narrator who provides background information.
- A screenplay includes dialogue to tell about the characters.
A play is meant to be performed on stage while a screenplay is written for television or movie screen.
A play is meant to be performed on stage while a screenplay is written for television or movie screen.
A play is meant to be performed on stage while a screenplay is written for television or movie screen.
A play is meant to be performed on stage while a screenplay is written for television or movie screen.
Which element represents the main way that script writers communicate the personalities of their characters?
- dialogue
- cast of characters
- stage directions
- narrator
Dialogue is the primary way the writer communicates clues about the characters.
Dialogue is the primary way the writer communicates clues about the characters.
Dialogue is the primary way the writer communicates clues about the characters.
Dialogue is the primary way the writer communicates clues about the characters.
Which statement best explains the difference between a comedy and tragedy?
- A comedy is written to be read while a tragedy is written to be performed on stage.
- A comedy ends with something bad happening to the main character, while a tragedy ends happy.
- A comedy ends well for most characters while a tragedy does not.
- A comedy is humorous and funny while a tragedy is sad and depressing.
A comedy starts sad and ends with the character overcoming a problem in the happy ending, while a tragedy starts happy and ends with the character facing a sad situation.
A comedy starts sad and ends with the character overcoming a problem in the happy ending, while a tragedy starts happy and ends with the character facing a sad situation.
A comedy starts sad and ends with the character overcoming a problem in the happy ending, while a tragedy starts happy and ends with the character facing a sad situation.
A comedy starts sad and ends with the character overcoming a problem in the happy ending, while a tragedy starts happy and ends with the character facing a sad situation.
Which of the following is NOT a standard element in a play?
- characters
- dialogue
- narrator
- setting
All plays include characters, setting, dialogue, and plot. Most plays do not include narrators.
All plays include characters, setting, dialogue, and plot. Most plays do not include narrators.
All plays include characters, setting, dialogue, and plot. Most plays do not include narrators.
All plays include characters, setting, dialogue, and plot. Most plays do not include narrators.
Which sentence best explains the purpose of the exposition?
- The exposition ties up loose ends and guide the audience to the emotions you want them to feel.
- The exposition sets up the story’s conflict and introduces that characters and the setting.
- The exposition keeps the audience engaged as the action builds and emptions are increased.
- The exposition provides a list and description of the characters and setting.
The exposition is also supposed to get the audience’s attention.
The exposition is also supposed to get the audience’s attention.
The exposition is also supposed to get the audience’s attention.
The exposition is also supposed to get the audience’s attention.
What sentence best explains the purpose of the resolution?
- The resolution ties up loose ends and guide the audience to the emotions you want them to feel.
- The resolution hooks the reader by teasing the problem and introducing characters and setting.
- The resolution keeps the audience engaged as the action builds and emptions are increased.
- The resolution provides a list and description of the characters and setting.
The resolution ties up any loose ends and creates an emotional experience for the audience.
The resolution ties up any loose ends and creates an emotional experience for the audience.
The resolution ties up any loose ends and creates an emotional experience for the audience.
The resolution ties up any loose ends and creates an emotional experience for the audience.
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