Introduction to Playwriting
Students learn basic scriptwriting elements, including dialogue, stage directions, and character development.
Key Questions
- Explain how effective dialogue reveals character and advances plot.
- Construct a short scene with clear objectives and obstacles for the characters.
- Critique a peer's short play based on its dramatic structure and character believability.
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