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Theatrical Vocabulary

Explore key theatrical terms like scenes, acts, monologue, and more through a fun four-quadrant vocabulary sheet. Learn, share, and engage with classmates to deepen your understanding.

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Theatrical Vocabulary

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  1. Theatrical Vocabulary Words to know before the curtain rises…

  2. Activity Goal • Goal 1: Create a meaningful four quadrant vocabulary sheet for a theatrical vocabulary word. • Goal 2: Share your vocabulary findings with the class. • Goal 3: Write down the gist of everyone else’s vocabulary words. • Bonus: Create a word wall poster for your word.

  3. Theatrical Vocab. Step 1 Instructions Words Scenes Acts Character List Stage directions Monologue Elements of Plot Play Dialogue • Choose one of the words or phrases. • Write it down – spelled correctly – in your journal. • Write what you think you already know about it.

  4. Theatrical Vocab. Step 2 Directions Sections Definition Examples Illustrations Connections/Questions • Set up four quadrants on a blank sheet of paper with room to write your word in large letters in the middle. • Label the quadrants with the section titles. (If you see one with a / choose either.)

  5. Theatrical Vocab. Example • Word: Prologue • Definition: introduction; speech or poem addressed to the audience at the beginning of a play • Examples: In Romeo & Juliet a poem describes how their families hate each other • Connection: Prologues help establish the SETTING and CONFLICT • Question: Level 4: Why do you think the playwright used a prologue to set the scene?

  6. Theatrical Vocab. Step 4 • Create your vocabulary sheet. • Make sure you are thorough in each quadrant. • Make the letters as big and legible as possible. • Make your definition and example clear for a person who is not already familiar with the word. • Find your examples in the literature book.

  7. Theatrical Vocab. Examples • Here are examples of examples for each word: • Acts – Traditional tragedies have 5 Acts (matching the plot mountain) such as in Hamlet • Scenes – Amount varyfrom play to play in Wicked Act 1 Scene 1 seems to show the death of the main character, but in scene two it goes back to her being in school • Character List – In the play A Christmas Carol the cast list includes Scrooge, Marley, and Mrs. Cratchit • Stage directions – In the play Rhinoceros a famous stage direction is “He becomes a rhinoceros, and the actor puts on a rhino mask.” • Monologue – In the play A Streetcar Named Desire Blanche has famous monologues about her life • Elements of Plot – In the resolution of Romeo and Juliet the main characters die. • Play Dialogue – “I bite my thumb, sir,” is some of the early dialogue in Romeo and Juliet.

  8. Theatrical Vocab. Step 5 • Prepare to share with the class. • If you are working with a partner or group, decide who is going to present what to the class. • Finally, write down everyone else’s words and their basic meanings.

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