Elements of Drama

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What is the plot of a drama?

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The plot of a drama is what happens in the story.

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What do we call where the story takes place?

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The place where the story takes place is called the setting.

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What is detailed information about what has already happened before the play begins?

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This information is known as description.

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What are the lines of text that the characters speak in the play called?

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The lines of text are called dialogue.

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Who are the people and animals that are part of the story?

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They are called the characters.

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What is the term for the main message or lesson of a drama?

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The main message or lesson is called the theme.

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are instructions in the script that tell actors how to move or behave.

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What is the difference between a character and a setting?

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A character is a person or animal in the story, while the setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a script in drama?

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

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What is the role of a director in a drama?

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The director is responsible for overseeing the production and guiding the actors.