When writing dialogue in a script, it is important that . . .

you use the same punctuation and font style for the whole script.

Dialogue / Performance Directions . . .

explain how the actors should speak or behave.

are messages or tips given to the actors.

What is an adaptation?

Changing a book into a movie or a play

Setting Details . . .

give a short description of the time and location a scene takes place in.

are scripts written to be performed on stage.

a piece of writing written to be performed on stage, television or film.

is a brief outline or summary of the plot of a book, film or play.

What is a Character List?

Names of characters at start of script. Can include age and description.

A hidden message about real life scenarios and important ideas

Stage Directions . . .

explain how something or someone should look on the stage.

The person in charge of a play who makes decisions about what's on stage.

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1
When writing dialogue in a script, it is important that . . .
you use the same punctuation and font style for the whole script.
you never use italics.
you always use bold.
you never use question marks.
2
Dialogue / Performance Directions . . .
explains how something or someone should look on the stage.
are like rules (but not as strict) for writing plays, movies, and TV shows.
are a short description of the time and location the scene takes places in.
explain how the actors should speak or behave.
3
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is an adaptation of a Harry Potter novel.
False
True
4
Dialogue / performance directions go in between lines of dialogue on their own line.
True
False
5
Notes . . .
divide the play into parts, just like chapters in a book.
are messages or tips given to the actors.
are something you pass in class when the teacher isn't looking.
are like rules (but not as strict) for writing plays, movies, and TV shows.
6
What is an adaptation?
Rewriting a book with different words
Translating a book into a different language
Changing a book into a movie or a play
A sequel
7
Setting Details . . .
are hidden messages about real life scenarios and important ideas.
are a brief outline or summary of the plot of a book, film or play.
indicate what the character says out loud.
give a short description of the time and location a scene takes place in.
8
Acts and scenes are numbered like chapters in a book.
False
True
9
Playscripts . . .
are messages or tips given to actors and directors.
are scripts written to be performed on stage.
divide the play into parts, just like chapters in a book.
explains how something or someone should look on the stage.
10
Playscript dialogue does not use talking marks.
False
True
11
A script is . . .
a brief outline or summary of the plot of a book, film or play.
a piece of writing that’s written to be performed on stage.
a piece of writing that’s written to be performed on television or film.
a piece of writing written to be performed on stage, television or film.
12
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has more acts than scenes.
False
True
13
A synopsis . . .
is a hidden message about real life scenarios and important ideas.
is another word for "playwright".
explains how the actors should speak/behave.
is a brief outline or summary of the plot of a book, film or play.
14
Acts and Scenes . . .
are pieces of writing that are written to be performed on stage.
explain how something or someone should look on the stage.
divide the play into parts.
are messages or tips given to actors and director. Not all plays have them.
15
What is a Character List?
Names of characters at start of script. Can include age and description.
Explains how the actors should speak/behave.
Messages or tips given to actors and directors. Not all plays have them.
Indicates what the character says out loud.
16
What is a theme?
A short description of the time and location the scene takes places in
A brief outline or summary of the plot of a book, film or play
An indication of what the character says out loud
A hidden message about real life scenarios and important ideas
17
Stage Directions . . .
are like rules (but not as strict) for writing plays, movies, and TV shows.
explain how something or someone should look on the stage.
are leaders who makes creative decisions about what's in the script.
indicate what the character says out loud.
18
What is a director?
The person in charge of a play who makes decisions about what's on stage.
Like rules (but not as strict) for writing plays, movies, and TV shows.
Messages or tips given to the actors.
Another word for "playwright".
19
Stage directions go in between a character's name and their dialogue.
True
False
20
A character list sometimes describes characters.
True
False

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