What is context?
How actors use language within a play
The world of the play such as its background and setting
A document a performer signs before starting work on a show
Which aspect of context refers to the arts and popular interests associated with the characters and events?
Cultural
Historical
Social
What influence might the historical context have on a play?
The type of actors in the cast
The design of the costume and set
How much the tickets cost
What is a genre?
How the plot is laid out
How the work is presented on stage
The type of story being told
What does a tragedy typically include?
A serious plot and a sad ending
A light-hearted plot with a happy ending
A highly dramatic plot with over-the-top acting
What is structure?
What is conflict in dramatic structure?
An obstacle in the play that needs to be overcome
Another name for stage combat or fighting
When the characters engage in an argument
What is style of theatre?
What part of a dramatic structure introduces background events and characters?
Exposition
Climax
Resolution
What part of a dramatic structure is where the suspense reaches its highest part?
Rising action