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 place.

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What is a tragedy in drama?

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A tragedy is a type of drama that involves very sad events, often leading to the downfall of the main character.

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What is dialogue?

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

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What is an act in a play?

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An act is the main division of a play, similar to a chapter in a book.

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What is the purpose of a drama?

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The purpose of a drama is to entertain the audience.

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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 is a comedy in drama?

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A comedy is a type of drama that is intended to be humorous and entertaining.

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What does it mean to perform a play?

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To perform a play means to act out the script in front of an audience.

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What is a scene in a play?

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A scene is a smaller division within an act, usually taking place in a single location.