Elements of Drama Flashcard

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What do you call a person who writes a play?

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Playwright

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Which term describes the conversation between two or more characters in a play?

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Dialogue

Front

What is the term for a long speech by one actor in a play?

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Monologue

Front

Which part of a play tells the reader who is speaking?

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Character Tag

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What is the main purpose of stage directions in a play?

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To indicate the movement, position, or tone of an actor, or the sound effects and lighting

Front

If a play is divided into several parts, each made up of scenes, what are these larger divisions called?

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Acts

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How does staging help the audience understand the play?

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By designing the stage to accurately portray the setting

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Why might a playwright use a monologue instead of dialogue in a scene?

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To allow a character to express their thoughts or feelings in depth

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Imagine you are reading a play and see the following: (Lights dim. The actor moves to center stage and speaks softly.) What is this an example of?

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Stage Directions

Front

Which element of drama does a play taking place in a small town during winter describe?

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Setting