Elements of Drama Flashcard

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What is drama?

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Drama is written to be performed by actors and watched by an audience.

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What do we call a list of characters in a play?

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A list of characters that appear in the play is called a cast.

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What do actors say in a drama?

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Actors say dialogue in a drama.

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Who is the playwright?

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The playwright is the author of a play.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means you use the clues the author gives you and what you already know to figure out what's happening in the story.

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What is a scene in drama?

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A scene is a part of a play where a specific action takes place.

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What are props in a drama?

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Props are the objects used by actors in a play to enhance the story.

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What is the role of the director in a drama?

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The director is responsible for overseeing the production and guiding the actors.

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What is an act in a drama?

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An act is a major division in a play, usually made up of several scenes.

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What is the audience's role in drama?

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The audience watches the performance and reacts to the story being told.