4.2.1.4 - Plot: The Narrative of Performance
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of exposition in a play?
💡 Hint: Think about the beginning of a story.
Name the five components of plot.
💡 Hint: These components make up the structure of a story.
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What part of the plot introduces the characters and setting?
💡 Hint: It's at the very beginning.
True or False: The climax is the point where the conflict is fully resolved.
💡 Hint: Think about when things get the most intense.
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Select a well-known play and trace its narrative arc from exposition to resolution. Identify and explain each component.
💡 Hint: Choose a play you are familiar with to make this easier.
Create your own short plot outline for a drama. Include all five major components and ensure your story has clear conflicts.
💡 Hint: Think about the setting and characters first before mapping out the conflict.
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