Question

The acts in a play are made of smaller divisions called scenes. When does a scene in a play usually end?
1. when the main conflict is resolved
2. when a character exits the stage
3. when the play reaches its highest intensity
4. when a new problem is introduced when a new problem is introduced

Answer 1

A scene in a play usually ends **2. when a character exits the stage**. While scenes can also end at moments of heightened intensity or when conflicts shift, the physical transition of a character exiting is a common and definitive way to signal the end of a scene.