Drama, Prose, and Poetry Flashcard

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a group of usually four or more lines in a poem that may have a certain length, meter, or rhyming scheme.

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What is a structural element of prose?

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Descriptions are a structural element of prose that provide details about characters, settings, and events.

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What is a cast of characters?

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A cast of characters is a list with descriptions about each character in a play or drama.

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are instructions in a script that describe the actions and emotions of characters.

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What is poetry?

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Poetry is writing that uses meter, rhyme, repetition, and figurative language.

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What is the purpose of a dialogue in drama?

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Dialogue is used to convey the spoken words between characters in a play.

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line in a poem.

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What is meter in poetry?

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Meter is the rhythmic structure of a poem, determined by the number and type of beats in each line.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation, often to create imagery.

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What is a script?

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A script is the written text of a play, including dialogue and stage directions.