Elements of Drama

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What are scenes in a play?

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Scenes are the smaller chunks of the play.

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Who is the person that writes the script or drama?

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The person who writes the script or drama is called the playwright.

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What are acts in a drama?

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Acts are the larger chunks of the drama.

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Are stage directions always spoken?

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No, stage directions are not always spoken.

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Where can you locate stage directions in a script?

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You can locate stage directions in parentheses.

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What is the purpose of stage directions?

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Stage directions provide instructions for actors and crew on how to perform the play.

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What is a protagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in a drama, often facing a conflict.

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What is a conflict in drama?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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What is a dialogue?

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Dialogue is the spoken conversation between characters in a play.

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What is a monologue?

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