2ND QTR: One Act Play Flashcards
A ___ ___ ____ is usually composed of a single act that may be composed of more than one scene.
One-Act Play
A one-act play is a complete story with a _________, ______, and ___.
Beginning, Middle, and End
A one-act play usually has a _______ ______ of characters and settings.
Limited number
A one-act play is _______ in duration compared to full-length plays.
Shorter
A one-act play explores a ______ theme or idea.
Single
Enumerate the Elements of One-act play
- Setting
- Theme
- Conflict
- Plot
- Exposition
- Rising Action
- Climax
- Falling Action - Resolution
- Characters
- Dialogue
_______ is the time and place that a story occurs.
Setting
_____ is the central idea of a play. All the elements of a play must support the _____.
Theme
________ is any of the problem that a character encounters in a story.
Conflict
What is the definition of Plot?
It is a pattern of events that develop from the interactions between characters.
A series of events and characters actions that relate to the central conflict.
What is the definition of Exposition?
The start or introduction of the story.
What is the definition of Rising Action?
All of the events that take place leading up to the climax
What is the definition of Climax?
The most exciting part of the story.
_______ ______ is the immediate reaction to the climax.
Falling Action
__________ is the conclusion of the plot
Resolution
