Elements of Drama

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What does the narrator do in a drama?

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The narrator addresses the audience and explains the setting, as well as the thoughts and feelings of the actors.

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What is the problem or struggle that the characters face in a drama?

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The conflict.

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What is the format in which drama is written called?

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Script.

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What is the difference between dialogue and monologue?

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Dialogue is conversation between two or more characters. In a monologue, one character speaks alone.

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Why does a playwright include stage directions in a script?

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To provide information about the setting, characters, dialogue, and appearance of a play.

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What is a character in drama?

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A character is a person or figure represented in a play.

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What is the setting in a drama?

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The setting is the time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is the climax in a drama?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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What is a theme in drama?

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The theme is the central idea or message conveyed by the play.

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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.