Drama Vocab review

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Scene

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Subdivision of an act in a play, typically representing a specific location or time.

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Upstage

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Area of the stage that is farthest from the audience, often used for dramatic effect.

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Theme

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The important central idea or underlying message presented by the play.

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Protagonist

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The hero or leading character in a play, with whom the audience typically sympathizes.

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Monologue

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A long speech delivered by a single actor in a play, often revealing their thoughts or feelings.

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Antagonist

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The character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict in the story.

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Dialogue

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A conversation between two or more characters in a play, used to develop the plot and characters.

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Aside

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A remark made by a character in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but not by other characters.

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Act

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A major division within a play, often containing multiple scenes.

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Motivation

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The reason behind a character's actions or behavior in a play.