Drama Terms

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What is the name of the list of characters and how they are related?

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Cast of characters: A list that shows all the characters in a play and their relationships.

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The conversation between two or more characters on stage is known as _____________.

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Dialogue: A conversation between two or more characters.

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What is a piece of serious drama with an unhappy ending called?

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Tragedy: A type of drama that often ends in sadness or disaster.

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What is the text that has everything needed to perform a drama, including dialogue and instructions for the stage?

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Script: The written text of a play that includes dialogue and stage directions.

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What are the main units that often divide a play?

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Act: A major division in a play, often containing several scenes.

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What is a long speech by one character called?

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Monologue: A speech delivered by a single character.

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What do we call the instructions for actors and stage crew in a script?

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Stage directions: Notes in a script that tell actors how to move or behave.

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What is the term for a humorous play or performance?

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Comedy: A type of drama that is intended to be funny and entertaining.

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What is the term for the main problem or conflict in a play?

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Plot: The sequence of events that make up the story of a play.

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What do we call the setting and time period in which a play takes place?

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Context: The environment and time in which the story occurs.