Elements of Drama

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What is a prop?

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A physical object or item used by actors during a performance.

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What is a monologue?

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A long speech by one character.

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What is the author of a play called?

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Playwright.

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What is upstage?

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The area of the stage that is farthest from the audience.

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What is dialogue?

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A conversation between two or more people.

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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 is a scene?

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

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What is a character?

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A person or figure represented in a play.

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What is a stage direction?

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

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What is an act?

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