Elements of Drama: The Set

​Elements of Drama:
The Set

By James Lasay

Learning Goal

Understand the difference between Acts and Scenes

Identify changes in setting, time, and action

Apply structure by writing a short play

Acts vs Scene in Drama

• Large section of the play (like a book chapter)

​Act

• Major plot change occurs

​Example of a 3-Act Drama

Acts vs Scene in Drama

• Smaller part of an Act

Scene

• Change in setting, characters, or time

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Acts vs Scene in Drama

Smaller part of an Act

Scene

Large section of the play (like a book chapter)

​Act

Change in setting, characters, or time

Major plot change occurs