Drama Terms

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Setting

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The time and place a story takes place.

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Monologue

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The speeches made by a single actor.

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Acts

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The large sections of the play, usually divided up into different scenes.

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Dialogue

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A conversation between two or more characters.

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Aside

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A brief comment spoken by an actor that can be heard by the audience, but not all of the other characters on stage.

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Props

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Objects used on stage by actors to enhance the storytelling.

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Stage Directions

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Instructions in the script that tell actors where to go and what to do.

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Climax

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the play.

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Resolution

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The part of the play where the conflict is resolved.

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Character

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A person or figure represented in a play.