Drama Terms

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Scenes

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Single/smaller parts in a drama.

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Dialogue

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What characters say to each other in a play.

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Drama

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A story meant to be acted out on stage.

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Stage Directions

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Describes scenery, characters, and actions in the play.

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Acts

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Major divisions in a play.

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Monologue

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A long speech by one character in a play.

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Props

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Objects used by actors in a play.

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Setting

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The time and place in which a play occurs.

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Characters

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The individuals who take part in the action of a play.

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Tragedy

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A serious drama that typically ends in disaster for the main character.