Spelling Word List: Shakespearean techniques

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Study the Word List: Shakespearean techniques

Words which would be used in the study of a Shakespeare play.

	playwright	A playwright writes plays.
	rehearse	Rehearse your act for the play.
	rehearsal	All the actors knew their lines by the fourth rehearsal. *
	role	A character who does not play a large role in a story. *
	scene	The picture showed a peaceful country scene.
	script	He made a subtle change to the script. *
	spotlight	The spotlight was on the star. *
	stage	The actor got his cue to go on stage.
	theatre	We could hear the laughter from outside the theatre. *
	theatrical	He is very theatrical. *
	monologue	The actor's monologue seemed to go on forever.

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playwright

rehearse

rehearsal

role

scene

script

spotlight

stage

theatre

theatrical

monologue

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