Elements of Drama Flashcard

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What is drama?

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A story written to be performed by actors for an audience.

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How is drama different from other kinds of fiction?

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Drama is written to be performed by actors for an audience.

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What is a scene in a play?

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A short section of a play.

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Who are the people that have a role in a play?

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Cast of characters.

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What is the term for a story written to be performed?

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Drama.

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What is the main purpose of drama?

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To be performed.

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What do we call the written text of a play?

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Script.

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What is the term for the main events of a story?

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Plot.

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What is dialogue in drama?

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The spoken conversation between characters.

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What is an act in a play?

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A major division within a play.