Elements of Drama

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What are items that actors use on stage called?

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Props

Front

What do we call the lines of the script that actors speak out loud?

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Dialogue

Front

Who is the person that provides additional information about characters' feelings, motives, or changes in setting?

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Narrator

Front

What are the main sections of a drama, similar to chapters in a book?

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Acts

Front

What term describes the people or animals that actors portray in a story?

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Characters

Front

What is the term for the written text of a play?

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Script

Front

What is the purpose of stage directions in a script?

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To provide instructions on how actors should move and behave on stage.

Front

What is the difference between a monologue and a dialogue?

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A monologue is a speech by one actor, while dialogue involves two or more actors speaking to each other.

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What is the role of a director in a drama?

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To oversee the artistic and dramatic aspects of a production, guiding the actors and crew.

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What are the elements of a plot in a drama?

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Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.