Elements of Drama *

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What is an act in a drama?

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An act is a major division within a play, typically consisting of multiple scenes. It is longer than a scene but shorter than the entire play.

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What is a character in a literary work?

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A character is a person or an animal in a story or play. A literary work can have one character or many.

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How does dialogue in plays differ from dialogue in short stories?

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Dialogue in plays must carry the story forward and is often presented without quotation marks, while short stories may use quotation marks and can have more descriptive dialogue.

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What drives the action of a drama?

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The action of a drama is usually driven by characters who take steps to achieve their goals.

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What happens in a play's resolution?

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In a play's resolution, the major problems are worked out, providing closure to the story.

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What is a scene in a drama?

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A scene is a smaller division within an act, typically taking place in a single location and time.

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What are stage directions?

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

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What is the plot of a drama?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story in a play, including the conflict and resolution.

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What is conflict in a drama?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the plot and character development.

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What is the purpose of a monologue?

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A monologue is a long speech by a single character, often revealing their thoughts and feelings to the audience.