Drama Flashcard

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What are stage directions?

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They tell the actor what to do and how to act; shows the feelings of the character.

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What is a playwright?

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The person who wrote the play; similar to an author.

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What does the scene represent?

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It shows the setting of a play.

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What is a drama?

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A piece of writing that tells a story and is acted out on a stage.

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What is a character?

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The names shown in the script right before the lines of dialogue; these are the people or animals in a play.

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What is a script?

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

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What is dialogue?

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The spoken words between characters in a play.

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What is a monologue?

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A long speech by one character in a play, often expressing their thoughts.

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What is a scene?

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A division of an act in a play, usually set in one location and time.

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What is an act?

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A major division in a play, often consisting of multiple scenes.