Elements of Drama

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are the written instructions in a script that tell actors where to move or how to deliver lines.

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What is a script?

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A script is the text of a play.

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What are scenes in a drama?

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Scenes show the changes in settings over time in a drama.

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Who are characters in a play?

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Characters are the people or animals who are acting on the stage.

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What is a scene?

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A scene is the action that takes place on the stage.

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is the spoken words between characters in a play.

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What are acts in a drama?

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Acts are the main divisions of a play, usually made up of several scenes.

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What is the setting of a play?

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The setting is the time and place where the story of the play occurs.

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What is the purpose of a script?

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The purpose of a script is to provide the text and instructions for a play.

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What is a playwright?

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A playwright is a person who writes plays.