Elements of Drama

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What is the purpose of stage directions in a play?

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Stage directions provide information about the setting, characters, dialogue, and appearance of a play.

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Define 'setting' in the context of drama.

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The setting is the time and place in which a story occurs, which can be in the past, present, or future.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message conveyed in a piece of writing.

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What is a soliloquy?

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A soliloquy is when a character speaks their thoughts out loud to themselves, allowing the audience to know what the character is thinking.

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are a playwright's written instructions about how actors should move and behave, as well as how the stage should look.

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What is the difference between dialogue and monologue?

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Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters, while a monologue is a long speech by one character.

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What does 'conflict' refer to in a drama?

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Conflict refers to the struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot of the story.

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What is a character in drama?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a play.

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What is the plot of a play?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story in a play.

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What is the role of a playwright?

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A playwright is a person who writes plays, creating the dialogue, characters, and stage directions.