Drama Elements

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What is indirect characterization?

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The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.

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What is the difference between dialogue and monologue?

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Dialogue is conversation between two or more characters. In a monologue, one character speaks alone.

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A character that does change by the end of the story is a __________ character.

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Dynamic

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The sets of information that tell what the stage looks like and how the characters should move and speak that are in parenthesis is called...

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Stage directions

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Lennie from Of Mice and Men is described as big and dumb. This characterization is an example of __________ characterization.

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Direct

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What is a round character?

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A character that is complex and undergoes development, often showing multiple traits.

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What is a flat character?

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A character that is simple and does not undergo significant change or development.

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What are stage directions?

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Instructions in a script that indicate movement, position, or tone of the actors.

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What is the purpose of dialogue in a play?

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To convey the story, develop characters, and create conflict.

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What is a theme in drama?

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The central idea or message that the play conveys.