Elements of Drama (short)

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What is a Comedy?

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A simple play that ends happily.

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What is an Aside?

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A comment or look made by a character directly to the audience where the other characters can’t 'hear' or 'see' what is going on.

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What is a Soliloquy?

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An uninterrupted speech given by one character where the character is talking to himself/herself.

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What is a Monologue?

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An uninterrupted speech given by one character.

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What is Dialogue?

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Conversation between two or more characters.

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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, only one character speaks.

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What are Acts in a play?

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The major sections of plays in drama.

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What are Scenes in a play?

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Subdivisions of acts that focus on a specific moment or event.

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What is a Tragedy?

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A play that typically ends in disaster for the main character.

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What is a Character in drama?

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An individual in a play who has a role and contributes to the story.