What is a play's Act comprised of?
Multiple scenes
What is dramatic irony?
When the audience knows something that the characters don't
Where do you usually find the playwright's name?
Underneath the title
Name an example of dramatic irony. Tell us what happened!
Was that a well-explained example of dramatic irony?
In literature, what is a moral?
The lesson you learn from a story
What is a cliffhanger?
A chapter/episode/scene ending on a pivotal moment
What is the climax of a play?
The most intense, exciting point of the story
Why do writers use cliffhangers?
To keep audiences on the edge of their seats
What is the function of stage directions?
They tell actors/readers where to go and what to do
What is denouement?
The final part of a story, where things are explained and resolved
Name an example of a cliffhanger. Tell us what happened!
Was that a well-explained example of a cliffhanger?
What does exposition do?
Provides background information on characters and setting
What impact does dramatic irony have on the reader?
It creates tension
True or false: a linear story jumps back and forth through time
False: a linear story progresses in a 'straight line'