Elements of Drama

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What is the cast in a drama?

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The characters in the play.

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What is the role of the narrator in a drama?

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Addresses the audience and explains the setting, and thoughts and feelings of the actors.

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Why do playwrights 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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Is drama written with the intent to be performed?

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True.

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Can drama be fiction or nonfiction?

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True.

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What is a playwright?

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A person who writes plays.

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What are stage directions?

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Instructions in a script that tell actors how to move or speak.

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What is the difference between a script and a play?

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A script is the written text of a play, while a play is the performance of that text.

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What is dialogue in drama?

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The spoken exchanges between characters.

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What is a monologue?

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A long speech by one character in a play.