Drama Elements

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A person who performs a role in a play is called an

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actor

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A person who writes plays is called a

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playwright

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The written text of a play is called a

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script

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A plot structure includes... in this order: Exposition, rising action, _______________, falling action and _______________.

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climax and resolution

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Words spoken by actors in a drama are called

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dialogue

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The visual elements that help tell the story in a play are called

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props

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The main character in a play is known as the

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protagonist

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The opposing force or character in a play is called the

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antagonist

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The time and place in which a play occurs is referred to as the

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setting

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The part of the play where the conflict is introduced is called the

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exposition