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Reading Drama
Quick questions on Stagecraft and stage directions explained: O-Level Literature in English
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What is describing, not analysing?Show answer
Saying "the room is bare" without explaining what the bareness conveys to the audience.
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Why should stage directions be analysed as part of a play, not skipped? [2 marks]
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A character is directed to stand "with her back turned" as another speaks to her. What might this convey? [2 marks]
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How can lighting create meaning in a play? Give an example of an effect. [3 marks]
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