Elements of Drama

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are the instructions in a script that tell the actors and actresses what to do on stage.

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Give an example of stage directions.

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(Jim moves away from the boat.)

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What is dialogue in a drama?

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Dialogue is the spoken conversation between characters in a drama.

Front

Which of the following is NOT dialogue? (knocks on door while holding a pet snake)

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This action is not dialogue; it is a stage direction.

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What changes when the scene changes in a drama?

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The setting changes.

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What is the setting of a drama?

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The setting is when and where a drama takes place.

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What is a plot in drama?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story in a drama.

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What is a theme in drama?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the drama conveys.

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What is a character in drama?

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A character is a person or figure represented in a drama.

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What is a monologue?

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A monologue is a long speech by one character in a drama.