Elements of Drama and Poetry

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The number of syllables in a line and how they are accented that creates the poem's beat or rhythm is called

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meter

Front

A group of lines that are together is called a

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stanza

Front

The lesson or message the author wants the reader to learn is called

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theme

Front

When words or phrases are repeated in poetry, it's called

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repetition

Front

One line of a poem is called a

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line

Front

The feeling the author wants you to feel while reading the text is called

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mood

Front

The events of a story are called

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plot

Front

The text used by actors is called the

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script

Front

When characters are talking, that is called

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dialogue

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Where the story takes place is called

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setting