Understanding Drama and Shakespeare Background

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What is a drama?

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A story that is meant to be acted out in front of an audience.

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What is an Act in a play?

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A major section of a play, usually made up of several scenes.

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Who is the author of a play?

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The author of a play is called a playwright.

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Why was England’s first public theater built outside London?

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Officials in London had banned the performance of plays.

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What was the typical structure of the Globe Theatre?

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It was an open-air theater with a circular or octagonal shape.

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What is a scene in a play?

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

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What is the purpose of a script in a play?

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The script contains the dialogue and stage directions for the actors.

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What is a monologue?

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A long speech by a single character in a play.

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What is a soliloquy?

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A speech in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, often when alone.

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What does 'theater' refer to?

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Theater refers to the art form of acting out stories in front of an audience.