Elements of a Drama

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What is a drama?

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A drama is a story that is acted out on stage by actors.

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are instructions in a script that tell actors how to move or behave on stage.

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What is the setting of a drama?

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The setting is the time and place where the drama occurs.

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What is a cast of characters?

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A cast of characters is a list of all the characters in the drama, usually found at the beginning.

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What is dialogue in a drama?

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Dialogue is the spoken words between characters in a drama.

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How are stage directions usually written?

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Stage directions are usually written in italics and parentheses.

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What do acts and scenes represent in a drama?

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Acts are the main divisions of a play, while scenes are the smaller sections within each act.

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What is the purpose of stage directions?

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Stage directions help actors understand how to perform their roles, including actions and emotions.

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What is the difference between a play and a drama?

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A play is a type of drama that is specifically written to be performed on stage.

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What is a script?

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