Elements of Drama

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What is drama?

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Drama is a type of storytelling that can be acted out in front of an audience.

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What is a script?

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The script is the written text of a play, containing the dialogue and stage directions for the actors.

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are instructions in the script that tell actors how to move or behave on stage.

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What changes when a scene changes in a drama?

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The setting changes.

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True or False: You should skip the stage directions during a reading of a drama.

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False. Stage directions are important for understanding the performance.

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What is a setting in drama?

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The setting is the time and place where the action of the drama occurs.

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is the spoken conversation between characters in a drama.

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What are props?

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Props are the objects used by actors on stage to enhance the storytelling.

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What is a character in drama?

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A character is a person or being that plays a role in the story of the drama.

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What is a monologue?

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A monologue is a long speech by one character in a play.