Elements of Drama

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What is a playwright?

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A writer of plays.

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What is the term for a conversation between two or more characters?

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Dialogue.

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What is a script?

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The written text of a play.

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What is a drama?

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A play or story that is acted out by people in a performance.

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What do stage directions do?

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They tell the actors what to do and how to speak.

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What is a monologue?

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A long speech by one character in a play.

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What is the purpose of a scene in a play?

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To represent a specific moment in the story, often taking place in one location.

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What is an act in a play?

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A major division within a play, often containing multiple scenes.

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What is a character in drama?

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A person or figure represented in a play.

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What is the role of the director in a play?

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To oversee the artistic aspects and guide the actors' performances.