The term 'Raised Stage' is composed of two words, 'DAIS' and 'PLATFORM'. A DAIS is a raised PLATFORM or stage, usually at the front of a room, used for speeches or other formal occasions. A PLATFORM is a raised structure, often made of wood or stone, used as a stage or base for a building. Together, these two words describe a raised stage, which is a structure that is elevated above the ground and used as a PLATFORM for performances or presentations.