Parts of a Drama

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What is a Soliloquy?

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An extended speech given by a character that expresses inner thoughts aloud to himself and the audience.

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What is an Act in a drama?

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A major section of a play, usually made up of several scenes.

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What is a Foil character?

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A character who contrasts with or is the opposite of another character.

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What is a Scene in a drama?

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A subdivision of an act that changes for a new time or location; ends when characters leave the stage.

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What is a Monologue?

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Spoken dialogue by a character in a play.

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What is a Dialogue?

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A conversation between two or more characters 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 an Antagonist?

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A character who opposes the protagonist, creating conflict in the story.

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What is a Protagonist?

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The main character in a drama, often facing a conflict.

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What is a Script?

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The written text of a play, including dialogue and stage directions.