Drama Vocabulary Terms

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What is a theater?

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A theater is a place where a play is performed, including seating for the audience and a stage for the performance.

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are instructions in a script that describe the actions and expressions of characters, often written in italics or parentheses.

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What is a stage?

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A stage is a raised platform where actors perform so they can be easily seen by the audience.

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What is a script?

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A script is the written text of a play, including dialogue and stage directions.

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What is a scene in a play?

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A scene is a specific section of a play that includes dialogue and can also refer to the setting.

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What is a playwright?

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A playwright is a person who writes plays.

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What is a narrator?

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A narrator is a person who tells the story in a play, often providing background information.

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What does it mean to perform?

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To perform means to act out a role in front of an audience.

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is the spoken conversation between characters in a play.

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What is an audience?

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An audience is a group of people who watch a performance.