Drama Elements

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What are the words spoken by actors in a drama called?

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Dialogue

Front

What is a story or play that is acted out using characters in situations that imitate real life?

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Drama

Front

Who is a person that writes plays?

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Playwright

Front

What do we call the people who perform in a play?

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Cast

Front

What are props in a drama?

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Objects used by actors in a play.

Front

What is the term for the instructions given to actors about how to perform their lines?

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Stage directions

Front

What is the main conflict in a drama?

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The central struggle between opposing forces.

Front

What is the purpose of a director in a drama?

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To oversee the artistic aspects and guide the actors.

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What is a script?

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

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What is a monologue?

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A long speech by one character in a play.