Elements of Drama

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What is a list of characters that appear in a play or drama called?

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cast

Front

True or False: Drama is written to be performed by actors and watched by an audience.

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True

Front

What are the instructions to the actors, director, and stage crew that suggest scenery, lighting, sound effects, and ways for actors to move and speak?

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Stage Directions

Front

What is the term for the written words for the actors to use in a drama?

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the script

Front

What do we call what the actors say in a drama?

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dialogue

Front

What is the term for the main character in a drama?

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protagonist

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What is the term for a character that opposes the main character in a drama?

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antagonist

Front

What is the purpose of stage directions in a script?

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To provide guidance on movement, actions, and technical aspects of the performance.

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What is the difference between dialogue and monologue in a drama?

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Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters, while a monologue is a speech delivered by a single character.

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What is the term for the overall message or lesson conveyed by a drama?

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theme