Elements of a Drama

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What is a drama?

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A drama is a story that is performed by actors on a stage.

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are instructions in a script that tell actors where to go and what to do.

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What is a setting in a drama?

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The setting is the time and place where the drama takes place.

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What is a script?

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A script is a written book for actors that contains their lines and actions.

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What is a cast of characters?

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A cast of characters is a list of all the characters in the drama, usually found at the beginning.

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What are acts in a drama?

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Acts are the main divisions of a drama, 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 change when the setting or characters change.

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is the spoken words between characters in a drama.

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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 interact with the setting.

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How does the setting affect a drama?

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The setting influences the mood, actions, and events in the drama.