Elements of Drama

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are the instructions in a play that tell characters how to speak or act, and they also provide information about sound, lighting, and props.

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What does the description at the beginning of a play provide?

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It provides background information about the story.

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What is the root word in 'disrespectful'?

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The root word is 'respect'.

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What is the root word in 'unbreakable'?

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The root word is 'break'.

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What do you call clothing worn by an actor on stage during a performance?

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Costume.

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What is a scene in a play?

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A scene is a division of an act in a play, usually set in one location and time.

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What is dialogue in a play?

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Dialogue is the spoken conversation between characters in a play.

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What is the plot of a play?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story of the play.

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What is a character in a play?

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A character is a person or figure represented in a play.

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What is the purpose of a script in drama?

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