Drama Elements Study Guide

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What is the purpose of a conflict in a drama?

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To drive the narrative and develop characters.

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How does a playwright indicate a change of setting in a script?

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By using stage directions.

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How might a director use lighting to influence the mood of a scene in a drama?

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By using different colors and intensities to reflect emotions.

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How can an actor's performance influence the audience's understanding of the character?

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By delivering lines in a way that reveals character traits and emotions.

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Why is the plot important in a drama?

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It drives the action and events of the drama.

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What are the main elements of drama?

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Plot, character, conflict, theme, dialogue, and spectacle.

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What is the role of the director in a drama?

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To oversee the artistic vision and guide the actors' performances.

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What is a theme in drama?

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The central idea or message that the play conveys.

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What is the significance of dialogue in a drama?

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It reveals character relationships and advances the plot.

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What is stage direction?

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