Elements of a Drama

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What is an act in a drama?

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An act is the major section of a play, made up of scenes.

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What do we call the words characters say in a play?

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The words characters say are called dialogue.

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In what format are plays written?

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Plays are written in lines of dialogue.

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What are the people or things in a play called?

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They are called the cast or characters.

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What element of drama drives the story forward?

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The element of drama that drives the story forward is the plot.

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What is a scene in a drama?

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A scene is a smaller section of an act in a play.

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What is the purpose of a script in a drama?

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The script contains the written words that tell the story of the play.

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What is the role of the narrator in a drama?

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The narrator provides commentary and context to the story being told.

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What are props in a drama?

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Props are objects used to help tell the story in a play.

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What is the climax of a drama?

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The climax is the most intense point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.