 | Term | Definition |
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acts |
the major divisions of a play |
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cast |
the actors and actresses in a play |
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comedy |
a type of drama that is humorous and has a happy ending |
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critics |
those who give opinions on the quality of the production |
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dialogue |
conversation between characters in a literary work |
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drama |
work of literature intended to be performed for an audience |
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flashback |
an interruption in a narrative that presents readers with scenes from events that occurred earlier than those in the story |
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foreshadowing |
a use of clues (hints) by the author to prepare readers for events that will happen in a narrative |
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improvisational |
something done or performed without any preparation or set text to follow |
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props |
the objects and elements of the scenery of a play |
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scenes |
a subdivision of an act in a play |
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screenplay |
the script of a film, which, in addition to dialogue and stage directions, usually contains detailed instructions about camera shots and angles. |
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script |
the printed play that includes the dialogue and stage directions |
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stage directions |
instructions that describe the appearance and actions of characters as well as sets, costumes, and lighting |
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tragedy |
a play in which the main character suffers a downfall; serious and the ending is usually unhappy |
