Drama Elements

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are words in parentheses that tell us what the character is doing.

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What are the actors in a drama called?

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The actors in a drama are called characters.

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What is dialogue in a drama?

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Dialogue is what the actors say to each other.

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How do readers understand the conflict and characters in a drama?

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Readers comprehend the conflict and characters through the stage directions and dialogue.

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What are scenes in a drama?

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Scenes are acts divided into smaller sections.

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What is a script?

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A script is the written text of a play, including dialogue and stage directions.

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What is the purpose of a prologue in a drama?

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The prologue introduces the story and provides background information.

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What is a character in drama?

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A character is a person or figure represented in a drama.

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What is the theme of a drama?

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The theme is the central idea or message conveyed in the drama.

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What is a tragedy in drama?

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A tragedy is a type of drama that deals with serious themes and often ends in disaster.