Elements of Drama

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What is the definition of setting?

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The time, place, or era of a play.

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What is the definition of drama?

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A written story told through the characters' dialogue to be read by actors.

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What is the definition of act?

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A section of a play, includes different scenes.

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What is the definition of characters?

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People or creatures of a play.

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What is the definition of dialogue?

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Lines of a play the characters speak.

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What are props?

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Objects needed for a play.

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What is a scene?

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A part of an act in a play where a specific action occurs.

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What is a script?

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The written text of a play, including dialogue and stage directions.

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What is a playwright?

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A person who writes plays.

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What is the purpose of stage directions?

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Instructions in the script that tell actors how to move or behave.