Drama Elements

Front

What is a drama?

Back

A drama is a story or play that is acted out using characters in situations that imitate real life.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

Front

What do you call a person who performs a role in a play?

Back

An actor.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.5

Front

Who is a playwright?

Back

A playwright is a person who writes plays.

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.10

Front

What are props in a drama?

Back

Props are items used on stage to help actors tell a story.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

Front

What is the purpose of a drama?

Back

A drama is intended to be performed for an audience.

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is the role of a director in a play?

Back

A director is responsible for overseeing the artistic aspects of a play and guiding the actors.

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What are costumes in a drama?

Back

Costumes are clothing worn by actors to represent their characters.

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

Front

What is a script?

Back

A script is the written text of a play, including dialogue and stage directions.

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

Front

What is stage direction?

Back

Stage direction refers to instructions in the script about how actors should move or behave on stage.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

Front

What is the cast of a play?

Back

The cast is the group of actors who perform in a play.

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4