Elements of Drama (short)

Front

What are the major sections of a play?

Back

Acts

Front

What is the smallest division of a play in which the time or place setting changes?

Back

Scene

Front

What is the difference between dialogue and monologue?

Back

Dialogue is conversation between two or more characters. In a monologue, only one character speaks.

Front

What is a monologue?

Back

A conversation said aloud by only one actor on stage.

Front

What do stage directions indicate?

Back

They indicate how a character physically acts or how the scene should be performed.

Front

What is the purpose of an act in a play?

Back

Acts are major divisions that help structure the narrative and organize the story.

Front

What is a scene in drama?

Back

A scene is a smaller section within an act that typically takes place in a single location and time.

Front

What is the role of dialogue in a play?

Back

Dialogue is used to convey the characters' thoughts, emotions, and interactions.

Front

What is a script?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean to perform a character's actions 'angrily'?

Back

It means to portray the character's emotions through physical movements and expressions that reflect anger.