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Characterization	Characters employed in the play exhibit all of their normal characteristics (i.e. they act, talk and seem like themselves).	Characters employed in the play exhibit most of their normal characteristics (i.e. they generally act, talk and seem like themselves).	Characters employed in the play exhibit some of their normal characteristics (i.e. they sometimes act, talk and seem like themselves).	Characters employed in the play exhibit none of their normal characteristics (i.e. they don't act, talk and seem like themselves).
Appropriate use of storytelling techniques (plot, conflict, setting, characterization, dialogue).	The reader can easily understand the storyline; conflict is clearly introduced and resolved by the end of the play; the setting is compliant with that of the novel; excellent character interaction.	There is an evident storyline that can be understood with little trouble; conflict is introduced and resolved by the end of the play; the setting is compliant with that of the novel; good character interaction.	Storyline is somewhat difficult to understand; conflict is introduced but not entirely resolved by the end of the play; the setting is similar to that of the novel; adequate character interaction.	There is no real storyline; conflict is either absent or unclear; the comic bears little or no resemblance to the novel; poor character interaction.
Creativity/originality (Theme/plot)	Play shows excellent use of original ideas.	Play shows good use of original ideas.	Play shows adequate use of original ideas.	Play shows poor use of original ideas.
Conventions	Conventional techniques for showing thought, speech and action are always employed.	Conventional techniques for showing thought, speech and action are generally employed.	Conventional techniques for showing thought, speech and action are sometimes employed.	Conventional techniques for showing thought, speech and action are not employed.

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