Drama Vocabulary

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What is a scene?

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A small section of a play where the action takes place in one location and without a break in time.

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What are stage directions?

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Instructions in a play that tell the actors how to move and speak. It also describes the setting.

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What is drama?

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Drama tells a story through the words and actions of characters. (Also called a play.)

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What is the cast of characters?

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The list of characters who will appear in the play.

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What is a script?

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The written text of a play.

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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 dialogue?

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The conversation between two or more characters in a play.

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What is a playwright?

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A person who writes plays.

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What is a rehearsal?

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A practice session for a play where actors prepare for the performance.

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What is a performance?

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The act of presenting a play to an audience.