Elements of Drama

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Is it true that drama is only meant to be read?

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False

Front

True or false: stage directions should be read aloud during a performance

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False

Front

Drama is meant to be _______

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performed

Front

Drama originated where?

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Ancient Greek plays

Front

What are the two main forms of drama?

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comedy and tragedy

Front

Which form of drama usually has a happy ending and is about common people?

Back

comedy

Front

True or false: comedies are ALWAYS funny and nothing serious ever happens in them

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false

Front

Which form of drama is serious and contains bad things happening to someone, usually because of their own actions?

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tragedy

Front

The hero in a tragedy is often called what?

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tragic hero

Front

At the beginning of a drama, you are given a list of all of the people in the drama that is called what?

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cast of characters