Elements of Drama 2.0

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What is the cast of characters in a play?

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The list of characters in the drama.

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What is an act in a piece of drama?

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A 'chapter' in a piece of drama.

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What are stage directions?

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Instructions in the script that tell actors how to move or behave.

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What is a script?

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The text of the play, including dialogue and stage directions.

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What is dialogue?

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The spoken words between characters in a play.

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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 a scene in a play?

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A subdivision of an act, usually set in a single location.

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What is the plot of a drama?

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The sequence of events that make up the story.

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What are props?

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Objects used on stage by actors to enhance the story.

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What is the setting of a play?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.