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