What is drama as a literary genre?

Drama English

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Drama is a genre of literature intended to be performed on stage, where the story is told through dialogue and action
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Name three main types of a drama
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Tragedies, Comedies, History playes
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is dialogue in a drama?
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The verbal exchange between two or more characters
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which dramatic device relies on the audience knowing more than a character?
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Dramatic irony
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What are the main structural elements of a drama?
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Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the function of an aside?
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It allows a character to share thoughts with the audience while others on stage do not hear them
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between a monologue and a soliloquy?
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A monologue is a long speech by one character, while a soliloquy is a speech in which a character expresses their thoughts alone on stage
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