Reading and Analyzing Plays: Enhance Your Drama Skills

Question 1

Which element is NOT essential to a play?

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Author's name

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Characters

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Plot

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Theme

Question 2

What is the purpose of the 'setup' phase in a play?

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Present the setting and main characters

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Resolve the main conflict

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Explore the central theme

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Provide comic relief

Question 3

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the primary conflict?

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The animosity between the Montagues and Capulets

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Romeo's love for Rosaline

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Juliet's arranged marriage to Paris

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The feud between Tybalt and Mercutio

Question 4

What is the primary function of stage directions in a play?

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Guide actors in their performance

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Describe the physical setting

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Convey characters' thoughts

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Amplify suspense

Question 5

In a Greek tragedy, what is the chorus responsible for?

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Providing commentary on the events

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Offering insights into the future

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Entertaining the audience

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Resolving conflicts

Question 6

What distinguishes a monologue from a soliloquy?

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Monologues are addressed to others, while soliloquies are spoken to oneself

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Soliloquies are spoken aloud, while monologues are whispered

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Monologues are typically longer than soliloquies

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Monologues are reserved for primary characters, while soliloquies can be delivered by any character

Question 7

What is the main purpose of a character's monologue?

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To reveal the character's thoughts and feelings

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To advance the plot

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To provide backstory

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To create suspense

Question 8

The central message or idea conveyed through a play is known as:

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Theme

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Plot

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Resolution

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Climax

Question 9

The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot of a play is called:

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Conflict

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Climax

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Exposition

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Denouement

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-developed character in a play?

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Realistic motivations

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Predictable actions

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Lack of depth

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Unchanging personality

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a stage direction that provides information about the setting?

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The scene is a dark forest.

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He exits.

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She is furious.

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The play begins.

Question 12

The literary device that assigns human qualities to non-human things is called:

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Personification

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Symbolism

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Metaphor

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Imagery

Question 13

Which of the following is a common feature of Greek tragedy?

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Deus ex machina

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Happy ending

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Comic relief

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Modern language

Question 14

Which type of conflict involves an internal struggle within a character?

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Character vs. Self

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Character vs. Character

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Character vs. Nature

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Character vs. Society

Question 15

What is the purpose of a stage direction in a play?

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To describe the setting and movements of characters

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To provide dialogue for the actors

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To introduce new characters

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To summarize the plot

Question 16

Which of the following is a common structure for a play?

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Prologue, Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Denouement

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Introduction, Body, Conclusion

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Beginning, Middle, End

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Narrative, Exposition, Resolution

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of reading and analyzing plays?

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To predict the ending of the play

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To enhance appreciation for drama

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To develop critical thinking skills

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To improve writing skills

Question 18

What is the difference between a monologue and a dialogue in a play?

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A monologue is spoken by one character, while a dialogue is spoken by two or more characters

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A monologue is usually longer than a dialogue

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A monologue is more emotional than a dialogue

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A monologue is always used to introduce a character

Question 19

In the structure of a play, what is 'exposition'?

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The introduction of the story's main conflict

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The solution to the play's central problem

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The events that happen after the turning point of the plot

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The conclusion of the play, where loose ends are resolved

Question 20

Which character typically serves as a trusted advisor or friend to the protagonist?

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Confidant

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Antagonist

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Deuteragonist

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Foil

Question 21

Which literary device uses exaggeration for comedic or dramatic effect?

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Hyperbole

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Personification

Question 22

Which is NOT a desirable characteristic of an effective play?

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A heavy-handed moralizing tone

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A clear and logical plot structure

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Engaging and vivid language

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Relatable and believable characters

Question 23

What element of a play conveys the playwright's intended message?

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Theme

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Symbolism

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Foreshadowing

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Characterization

Question 24

Which dramatic technique builds suspense or hints at future events?

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Foreshadowing

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Setting

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Irony

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Soliloquy

Question 25

What is the term for the protagonist's emotional journey throughout a play?

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Character arc

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Plot development

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Catharsis

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Resolution

Question 26

Which of the following is not considered a key element of a play?

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Costumes

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Theme

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Characters

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Conflict

Question 27

What is the primary purpose of a conflict in a play?

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To drive the plot forward

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To provide entertainment

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To create obstacles for the characters

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To introduce the main characters

Question 28

Which literary device relies on a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

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Hyperbole

Question 29

What is the central message or idea conveyed through a play referred to as?

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Theme

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Plot

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Climax

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Resolution

Question 30

Which character type is typically responsible for driving the story's events?

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Protagonist

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Antagonist

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Confidant

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Foil

Question 31

Which type of play often explores serious themes and features characters with tragic flaws?

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Tragedy

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Comedy

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Historical

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Musical

Question 32

What is the key difference between a monologue and a dialogue?

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A monologue is spoken by one character, while a dialogue involves multiple characters.

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A monologue is typically longer than a dialogue.

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A dialogue is more important than a monologue.

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Monologues are only used in comedic plays.

Question 33

Dramatic irony creates tension and suspense in a play by:

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Giving the audience information that the characters don't know

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Revealing the play's ending at the start

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Using symbols and metaphors to hint at what will happen

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Using humor to create misunderstandings

Question 34

In a play, the central problem or challenge that drives the plot forward is known as the:

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Conflict

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Setting

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Resolution

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Theme

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a protagonist?

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Evil

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Dynamic

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Sympathetic

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Motivated

Question 36

The central idea or message that a play conveys is referred to as its:

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Theme

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Character

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Plot

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Conflict

Question 37

Which literary device uses exaggeration or understatement for effect?

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Hyperbole

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Metaphor

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Personification

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Simile

Question 38

In a play, the series of events that occur in a logical order is known as the:

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Plot

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Resolution

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Climax

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Exposition

Question 39

Which character in a play directly opposes the protagonist and creates the conflict?

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Antagonist

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Protagonist

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Deuteragonist

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Foil

Question 40

A literary device that gives human qualities to non-human things is called:

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Personification

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Symbolism

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Irony

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Metaphor

Question 41

Which stage direction indicates that a character should speak very loudly?

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(forte)

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(crescendo)

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(aside)

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(curtain)

Question 42

The point in a play where the conflict reaches its peak intensity is known as the:

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Climax

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Resolution

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Exposition

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Falling action

Question 43

Which of the following is a primary purpose of stage lighting in a play?

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Establish mood and atmosphere

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Hide actors' mistakes

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Distract the audience

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Increase ticket sales

Question 44

What is the main problem or struggle that drives the action of a play called?

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Conflict

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Resolution

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Climax

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Theme

Question 45

Which literary device uses exaggeration for humor or drama?

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Hyperbole

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Simile

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Personification

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Metaphor

Question 46

What is the main message or idea a play is trying to convey?

Accepted Answer

Theme

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Foreshadowing

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Symbolism

Question 47

What is a key characteristic of a tragic hero?

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Flawed but noble

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Cowardly and weak

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Evil and malicious

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Perfect and virtuous

Question 48

What is the main purpose of a prologue in a play?

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To provide background information

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To set the mood and tone

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To resolve the plot

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To introduce the main conflict

Question 49

Which of these is an example of foreshadowing?

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A character mentions an object that becomes important later

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A character makes a prediction

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A flashback to an earlier event

Question 50

What is the turning point in a play, where the conflict is at its peak?

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Climax

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Falling Action

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Exposition

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Resolution

Question 51

Which of these is a type of stage direction?

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Enter

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Plot

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Character

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Theme

Question 52

What is the final outcome or resolution of the conflict in a play?

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Resolution

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Rising Action

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Climax

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Exposition