Elements of Drama

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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 and where props are located.

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Why are stage directions important in a play?

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They help show the characters' movements, facial expressions, emotions, and actions.

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What elements are unique to drama?

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Stage directions, scenes, and acts are unique elements to drama.

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What is conflict in drama?

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Conflict is a struggle between a character and opposing characters or forces, which can also occur within a character.

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What is the entire text of a drama called?

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The entire text of a drama is called the script.

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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.

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What is dialogue in drama?

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Dialogue is the spoken conversation between characters in a play.

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What is a scene in drama?

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A scene is a division of an act in a play, typically representing a specific location and time.

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What is an act in drama?

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An act is a major division within a play, often consisting of multiple scenes.

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What is the setting in drama?

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