The Craft of the Playwright · Speaking & Listening
Subtext and Hidden Meaning
Understanding what characters mean versus what they actually say in a dramatic script.
Key Questions
- 1How do stage directions provide clues about a character's true feelings?
- 2What is the impact of a dramatic pause on the tension of a scene?
- 3How does the audience's knowledge of a secret affect their perception of the dialogue?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - ReadingNCCA: Primary - Understanding
Class/Year: 6th Class
Subject: Voices and Visions: Advanced Literacy for 6th Class
Unit: The Craft of the Playwright
Period: Speaking & Listening
Suggested Methodologies
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