Elements of Dramatic Structure
Understanding exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution in a play.
Key Questions
- Explain how the exposition sets the stage for a dramatic conflict.
- Analyze how a play's climax serves as a turning point for characters.
- Predict how altering the resolution of a play would change its overall message.
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