Elements of a Drama

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What is a drama?

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A drama is a story that is acted out on a stage by actors.

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are instructions in a script that tell actors how to move or behave on stage.

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is the conversation between two or more characters in a drama.

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What does setting mean in a drama?

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Setting refers to the time and place where the drama takes place.

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How are stage directions usually written?

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Stage directions are usually written in italics and parentheses.

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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 are acts in a drama?

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Acts are the main divisions of a play, similar to chapters in a book.

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What are scenes in a drama?

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Scenes are smaller sections within acts that focus on a specific moment or event.

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What is the purpose of stage directions?

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Stage directions help actors understand how to perform their roles and how to interact with the setting.

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What is a character in a drama?

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A character is a person or figure in a drama who has a role in the story.