Elements of Drama

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What are the major divisions in a play called?

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Acts

Front

What does the playwright reveal through the previous lines in a play?

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Conflict

Front

What are italicized portions of text in plays that provide information beyond the dialogue called?

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Stage directions

Front

How does a monologue assist the reader or audience in understanding the drama?

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It conveys a SINGLE character's thoughts and reveals the internal conflict.

Front

What is a monologue?

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A conversation said aloud by only one actor on stage.

Front

What is the purpose of stage directions in a play?

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To provide information about the setting, actions, and emotions of characters.

Front

What is the difference between a monologue and a dialogue?

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A monologue is spoken by one character, while a dialogue involves two or more characters conversing.

Front

What is the climax of a play?

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The turning point or most intense moment in the story.

Front

What is the resolution in a play?

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The part of the story where conflicts are resolved and the plot concludes.

Front

What is the setting of a play?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.