Drama Terms

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What is the purpose of dialogue in a drama?

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To reveal character and advance the plot.

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A drama, or a play is a passage that tells a story using _______________ characters say to each other.

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lines.

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Plays are divided into large sections called _____________.

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acts.

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This is the written text of a play.

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script.

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What is the meaning of dialogue?

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Conversations between two or more characters.

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What are stage directions?

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Instructions in the script that tell actors how to move or behave.

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What is a monologue?

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A long speech by one character in a play.

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What is an aside?

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A remark made by a character that is intended to be heard by the audience but not by other characters.

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What is a scene in a play?

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A division of an act that usually takes place in a single location.

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What is a character in drama?

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A person or figure represented in a play.