Elements of Drama

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What is the term for the time and place of a play?

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Setting

Front

What do we call the conversation between characters in a play?

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Dialogue

Front

What is the name of the place where a drama is performed?

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Theater

Front

Plays are divided into what two main components?

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Acts and scenes

Front

What are stage directions?

Back

Instructions in the script that indicate movement, position, or tone, not read aloud.

Front

What is the purpose of a prologue in a play?

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To introduce the play's setting, characters, and background information.

Front

What is a monologue?

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A long speech by one character in a play, often expressing thoughts or feelings.

Front

What is the difference between a tragedy and a comedy in drama?

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A tragedy deals with serious themes and often ends in disaster, while a comedy is light-hearted and usually ends happily.

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What is the role of the antagonist in a play?

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The character who opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

Front

What is a subplot?

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A secondary storyline that runs parallel to the main plot.