Elements of Drama

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What is the purpose of stage directions?

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To tell the actors what to do.

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An act in a play or drama is like what in a book?

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A chapter.

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What do we call all the characters in a play or drama?

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The cast.

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What are the words said by the characters in a play?

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Dialogue.

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What is the term for where the play or drama takes place?

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Setting.

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What is a monologue?

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A long speech by one character in a play.

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What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character, while the antagonist opposes the protagonist.

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What is a scene in a play?

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A division of an act that usually takes place in a single location.

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What is the significance of the climax in a drama?

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It is the turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is a script?

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The written text of a play, including dialogue and stage directions.