Drama Vocabulary

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What are moveable items used in a drama or play called?

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Props are the moveable items used in a drama or play to enhance the storytelling.

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What is the term for conversation between the characters in a play?

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Dialogue is the conversation between characters in a play.

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What do we call the time and place where a story or drama takes place?

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Setting refers to the time and place where a story or drama occurs.

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What is the series of events in a drama called?

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Plot is the series of events that make up a drama.

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What follows a conflict in a drama?

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Resolution is what follows a conflict, providing a solution or conclusion.

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What is the person who writes a play called?

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A Playwright is the person who writes a play.

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What is the term for the main character in a drama?

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Protagonist is the main character in a drama.

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What do we call the character that opposes the main character?

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Antagonist is the character that opposes the protagonist.

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What is the term for the background of a scene in a play?

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Set refers to the background and environment where the action takes place.

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What is a short scene or part of a play called?

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A Scene is a short section of a play that takes place in one location.