3.4 Elements of Drama

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What are scenes in a drama?

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Scenes are the parts of a drama that show the changes in settings over time.

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What is dialogue in a drama?

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Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters in a drama.

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What are acts in a drama?

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Acts are the main divisions or 'chapters' of a drama.

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What changes when the scene changes in a drama?

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The setting changes when the scene changes in a drama.

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are instructions in a script that tell actors how to move or behave on stage.

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Which of the following is NOT a stage direction: (cries into pillow), (runs out of the room screaming), (crawls on the floor like a cat), or 'I ate too many chips'?

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'I ate too many chips' is NOT a stage direction.

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What is the purpose of stage directions?

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Stage directions help actors understand how to perform their roles and how to interact with the setting.

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What is a script in drama?

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A script is the written text of a play, including dialogue and stage directions.

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What is the setting in a drama?

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The setting is the time and place where the drama occurs.

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What is a character in a drama?

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A character is a person or figure represented in a drama.