English- Conventions of a Play Script

Question 1

What is stage direction? & How do you identify them?

Answer 1

an instruction in the text of a play indicating the movement, position, or tone of an actor, or the sound effects and lighting. This is usually written in italics to stand out more.

Question 2

What is an Act?

Answer 2

An act is a part of a play defined by elements such as rising action, climax and resolution.

Question 3

What is a scene?

Answer 3

A scene is a division of an act presenting continuous action in one place.

For Example: A love scene.

Question 4

How can you identify characters?

Answer 4

To identify a character in the plays the character names are usually in bold or capital letters and to the left hand side of the page.

Question 5

What is Dialogue?

Answer 5

A conversation between two or more people.

Question 6

What is a script?

Answer 6

Is positioned to the right hand side of the page, indicating the actors lines, movement.