Elements of Drama

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Setting

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The time and place in which a play takes place.

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Dialogue vs Monologue

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Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters. A monologue is when one character speaks alone.

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Script

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The format in which drama is written, containing the dialogue and stage directions.

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Conflict

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The problem or struggle that the characters face in a play.

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Acts/Scenes

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The parts a play is divided into, with each act containing one or more scenes.

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Character

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A person or figure represented in a play.

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Theme

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The central idea or message conveyed by the play.

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Stage Directions

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Instructions in the script that tell actors how to move or behave on stage.

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Protagonist

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The main character in a play, often facing a conflict.

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Antagonist

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.