Elements of drama

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What is a monologue?

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An uninterrupted speech given by one character.

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What is a soliloquy?

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A speech in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, typically while alone on stage.

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What is an aside?

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A remark made by a character that is intended to be heard by the audience but not by other characters.

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What is dialogue?

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A conversation between two or more characters.

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What is drama?

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A genre (type) of literature, a play for theater, radio, or television.

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What are stage directions?

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Instructions in the script of a play that describe the actions, movements, and positions of the characters.

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What is a character's motivation?

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The reason behind a character's actions or behavior in a play.

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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 a plot?

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

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What is a setting?

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The time and place in which the events of a play occur.