What is a Drama? (Genre Flashcard)

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What is a drama?

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A drama is a play or story that is acted out on a stage or in front of an audience.

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What do we call the place where a story or play takes place?

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The place is called the setting.

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What are the characters in a drama or play called?

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The characters are also called actors.

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What is dialogue in a drama?

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Dialogue is the lines or words that actors say.

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are instructions that tell actors what to do or say on stage.

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What is the purpose of a drama?

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The purpose of a drama is to entertain and tell a story through acting.

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What is an actor?

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An actor is a person who performs in a play or drama.

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What is a script?

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

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What is a scene in a drama?

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A scene is a part of a play that takes place in one location and time.

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What is a monologue?

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A monologue is a long speech by one actor in a play.