Elements of a Drama

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What are plays written in?

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Plays are written in lines of dialogue.

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What drives the drama forward?

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The plot drives the drama forward.

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What are the instructions that tell the actors what to do?

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Stage directions are the instructions that tell the actors what to do.

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What is a play that is acted out in front of an audience?

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A drama is a play that is acted out in front of an audience.

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What is a small section of a play that takes place in one setting?

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A scene is a small section of a play that takes place in one setting.

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What is the term for the written text of a play?

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The script is the written text of a play.

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What are the objects used by actors in a play called?

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Props are the objects used by actors in a play.

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What is the main character in a drama called?

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The main character in a drama is called the protagonist.

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What is the term for the background information provided in a play?

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Exposition is the background information provided in a play.

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What is the climax of a drama?

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The climax is the most intense point of the drama, where the main conflict reaches its peak.