Elements of Drama

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What is the theme of a drama?

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The lesson or message the author is trying to convey.

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What are the lines of text that the characters speak in a play called?

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Dialogue.

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What tells the actors what to do in a play?

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Stage directions.

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Who are the people and animals that are part of the story?

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The characters.

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What is detailed information about what has already happened before the play begins called?

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Description.

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What is the setting of a drama?

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The time and place where the story takes place.

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What is a character in a drama?

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A person or animal that takes part in the story.

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What is the purpose of stage directions?

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To provide instructions for actors on how to perform.

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What is a plot in a drama?

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The sequence of events that make up the story.

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What is a conflict in a drama?

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The struggle between opposing forces in the story.