Elements of Drama

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What are stage directions?

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The directions telling characters how to speak or act; also about sound, lighting, and props.

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What is the climax in a drama?

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The turning point in the plot when the conflict is at its highest.

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What is the theme of a play?

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The central message the author wants to convey to the audience.

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What is a monologue?

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A speech given by one actor, heard by everybody.

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What is exposition in a drama?

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Introduces the characters, setting, and conflict.

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What is dialogue?

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The conversation between two or more characters in a play.

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What is the resolution in a drama?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

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What is a soliloquy?

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A speech in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, usually alone on stage.

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What is the setting of a play?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is rising action?

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The series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax.