Elements of Drama

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What is drama?

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Stories that can be acted out in front of an audience.

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What are the 'chapters' of a drama called?

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Acts.

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What is an example of a stage direction?

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(Go stage left and fall to the ground)

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What is the term for when and where a drama takes place?

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Setting.

Front

What shows the changes in settings over time in a drama?

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Scenes.

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What is the main purpose of a script in drama?

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To provide the dialogue and stage directions for the actors.

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What do we call the main character in a drama?

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Protagonist.

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What is the term for the character that opposes the main character?

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Antagonist.

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What is a monologue?

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A long speech by one character in a play.

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What is the difference between an act and a scene?

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An act is a larger division of a play, while a scene is a smaller division within an act.