Dramatic Voices · Speaking & Listening

The Role of Stage Directions

Analyzing how non-verbal instructions influence the interpretation of a dramatic text.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do stage directions provide insight into a character's psychological state?
  2. 2In what ways can a director's interpretation of stage directions change a play's meaning?
  3. 3How is the physical space of a stage used to represent power dynamics?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Reading and Viewing - S3MOE: Dramatic Texts - S3
Level: Secondary 3
Subject: English Language
Unit: Dramatic Voices
Period: Speaking & Listening

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