Elements of Drama

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What is a scene in a play?

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The action in a play that takes place in a single setting.

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Who is a playwright?

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A writer of plays.

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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 dialogue?

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Conversation between two or more characters.

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What is an act in a play?

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A major division within a play, often made up of multiple scenes.

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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 script?

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It contains the written text of the play, including dialogue and stage directions.

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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 setting of a play?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.