Elements of Drama

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What is drama?

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A story that is written to be performed or acted out.

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What is the sequence of events in a play called?

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Plot.

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Who are the people or creatures in a play?

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Characters.

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What is the role of the narrator in a play?

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The narrator tells the story and informs the audience of the background information.

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How can 'acts' in a play be compared to a book?

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Acts in a play can be compared to the chapters in a book.

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What is the term for the main idea or message conveyed in a drama?

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Theme.

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What is the term for the physical setting where the drama takes place?

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Setting.

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What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character, while the antagonist opposes the protagonist.

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What is dialogue in the context of drama?

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Dialogue is the spoken conversation between characters.

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What is a monologue?

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A monologue is a long speech by one character in a play.