Types of Theatre Plots
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Objective
I can analyze the plot structure of a play and explain how it contributes to the overall meaning and impact of the performance.
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Warm-up video
Scratch Garden · 2:50
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Practice
7 questions
Define the term "rising action" in the context of a play's plot and explain its purpose.
Describe the main characteristics of the "climax" of a play, according to the video. What makes it the most important part of the plot mountain?
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Exit ticket
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“Describe a scenario that would represent the rising action in a play about a young musician trying to get into a prestigious music school. In a play about a detective solving a mystery, what might occur during the climax, and how does it impact the story? ”
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