Elements of Drama Flashcard

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People who have a role in a play

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cast of characters

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A drama is a specialized type of story that is meant to be _________.

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performed

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The written pages of a play are called __________.

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script

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Descriptions or instructions in a play that provide information about characters, dialogue, setting, and actions are known as __________.

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stage directions

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The message of the play is referred to as the __________.

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theme

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The person who writes a play is called a __________.

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playwright

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The main events of a play are referred to as the __________.

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plot

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The place where a play is performed is called the __________.

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stage

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The audience is the group of people who __________ a play.

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watch or listen to

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A __________ is a division of a play that usually contains several scenes.

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act