Elements of Drama

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What is a monologue?

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A monologue is a speech in which a character speaks to a silent or absent listener in a moment of deep emotion.

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What is dialogue in drama?

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Dialogue is the words characters speak. It is central to drama, as the audience follows the events by watching what characters say and do.

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What are scenes in a play?

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Scenes are sections in a play where all events occur in one place at one time. Some plays have only one scene, while others have several.

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are a playwright's written instructions about how actors should move and behave, as well as how the stage should look.

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What types of drama exist?

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Types of drama include stage plays, radio plays, movies, and television programs.

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What is a soliloquy?

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A soliloquy is a speech in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, typically when they are alone on stage.

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What is an aside?

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An aside is a remark made by a character that is intended to be heard by the audience but not by other characters.

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What is the role of conflict in drama?

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Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot and creates tension in a drama.

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What is the setting in a play?

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The setting is the time and place in which the events of a play occur.

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What is a character in drama?

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A character is a person or figure represented in a drama, who plays a role in the story.