Drama and Play Terminology Flashcard

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What are stage directions?

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Instructions in a script that tell actors how to move or behave on stage.

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What is a playwright?

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A person who writes plays.

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What is a play?

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A story performed by actors on a stage.

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Who is the narrator in a play?

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The person who tells what happens during the play.

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What is dialogue?

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The words said by the characters in a play.

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What is a script?

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The written text of a play, including dialogue and stage directions.

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What does the director do?

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The person who oversees the production of a play and guides the actors.

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What is a scene in a play?

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A division of a play that usually takes place in one location and time.

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What is the setting of a play?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.

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What are props?

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Objects used by actors in a play to enhance the story.