Elements of Drama

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What are stage directions?

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

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What is dialogue in a drama?

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Dialogue is a conversation between 2 or more characters in a drama.

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Should you skip the stage directions during reading a drama selection?

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False, you should not skip the stage directions.

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What is a narrator?

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A narrator gives the audience information about the actions happening in a play and insight into the characters' thoughts and feelings.

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What is an example of a setting?

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A haunted log cabin in the forest of Switzerland.

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What is the theme of a drama?

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

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What are props in a drama?

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Props are the objects used by actors on stage to enhance the storytelling.

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What is the plot of a 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 scene in a drama?

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A scene is a division of an act in a play, usually set in one location and time.

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What is the purpose of a script?

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A script contains the written text of a play, including dialogue and stage directions.