Drama vocab review

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are instructions in a script that tell the actors how to move or behave on stage, as well as details about the setting, time, and characters' feelings.

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What is dialogue?

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

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Where is a drama typically performed?

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A drama is typically performed in a theater.

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What is conflict in a drama?

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Conflict is the main problem or struggle that drives the story in a drama.

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What is the climax of a drama?

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The climax is the most exciting part of the story where the reader wants to find out more, often full of suspense.

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What is a cast of characters?

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The cast of characters is a list of all the characters in a play, usually found at the beginning of the script.

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What is a script?

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

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What does resolution mean in a drama?

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Resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is the role of the audience in a drama?

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The audience is the group of people who watch and listen to the performance of the drama.

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What is a tragedy in drama?

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A tragedy is a type of drama that deals with serious themes and often ends in disaster for the main characters.