Question

Match the definition to the term. 1. when and where the play takes place; the scene for the action plot 2. literary work or device that ridicules aspects of human behavior setting 3. series of events or incidents creating the excitement and action of the play theme 4. what actually happens in the play satire 5. written material that indicates what is happening on stage or how the characters feel stage directions 6. author's idea about life or human behavior action 7. main character of the play who must resolve the conflict protagonist

Answer 1

Each definition relates to an element of drama and playwriting: Setting is the time and place, Satire is a device for ridicule, Plot is a series of events, Theme reflects the author's message, Stage Directions guide the actors, Action is the occurrence of events, and Protagonist is the key character.

Step-by-step explanation:

Matching each definition to the appropriate term in the context of a play:

1. Setting: This refers to when and where the play takes place; the scene for the action.
2. Satire: A literary work or device that ridicules aspects of human behavior.
3. Plot: The series of events or incidents creating the excitement and action of the play.
4. Theme: The author's idea about life or human behavior, often conveyed through the play.
5. Stage Directions: Written material that indicates what is happening on stage or how the characters feel.
6. Action: What actually happens in the play, the dynamic movements and dialogues between characters.
7. Protagonist: The main character of the play who must resolve the conflict.