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stage direction

 

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Noun stage direction has 1 sense
  1. stage direction - an instruction written as part of the script of a play
    --1 is a kind of
    direction, instruction
    --1 is a part of play, drama, dramatic play

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Stage Direction

Description:

A stage direction refers to an instruction in the script of a play or performance that guides the movements, positioning, and actions of the actors on stage.

Senses and Usages:

  • 1. Noun: In a theatrical production, a stage direction provides guidance for the actors, indicating their entrances, exits, gestures, expressions, and interactions on the stage.
  • 2. Noun: Figuratively, a stage direction may also refer to any guidance or instruction given to individuals in a specific situation, outlining how they should behave or act.

Examples:

1. Noun:

  1. The stage direction in the script indicated that the actors should enter from the left side of the stage.
  2. The stage direction stated that the character should deliver their lines while collapsing onto the floor.

2. Noun:

  1. When facing a difficult decision, he remembered the stage direction his father had given him – always follow your heart.
  2. The coach's stage direction to the team was to maintain a strong defensive position throughout the game.

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