Elements of Drama

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What are the lines that characters speak in a play called?

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Dialogue

Front

What do we call stories that are acted out in front of an audience?

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Drama

Front

What is the theme of a play?

Back

The message of the play.

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What is the setting of a play?

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The time and place where the play takes place.

Front

What are stage directions?

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Instructions that tell the actors what to do.

Front

Who are the people that perform in a play?

Back

Actors

Front

What is the purpose of dialogue in a play?

Back

To convey the characters' thoughts and feelings.

Front

What is a scene in a play?

Back

A division of the play that takes place in a single location and time.

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What is the role of the narrator in a play?

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To provide background information and guide the audience.

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What does the term 'drama' refer to?

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A genre of literature intended for performance.