Elements of Drama

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What is a script in drama?

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A script is the written play that includes the characters, lines of dialogue, and stage directions.

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What are props in a drama?

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Props are items that actors use on stage during a performance.

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

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CCSS.RL.7.10

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What are acts in a drama?

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Acts are the main sections of a drama, similar to chapters in a book, made up of many scenes.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is a scene in drama?

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A scene is a part of an act where specific events happen.

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

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CCSS.RL.7.10

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions give the actor specific instructions on what to do and how to act.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is dialogue in drama?

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Dialogue is the spoken conversation between characters in a play.

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

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CCSS.RL.7.5

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What is the role of a character in a drama?

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A character is a person or figure represented in a drama, playing a specific role in the story.

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

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What is the purpose of a narrator in a drama?

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A narrator provides commentary or background information to help the audience understand the story.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.5

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What is the difference between an act and a scene?

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An act is a larger section of a play that contains multiple scenes, while a scene is a smaller segment within an act.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

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What are the elements of drama?

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The elements of drama include plot, character, theme, dialogue, music, and spectacle.

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7