Elements of Drama

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What is a drama?

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A specialized type of story that is meant to be performed.

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What is a story written to be performed called?

Back

Drama.

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What do we call a long section of a play?

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Act.

Front

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

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Setting.

Front

Who are the people that have a role in a play?

Back

Cast of characters.

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What is the dialogue in a drama?

Back

The spoken words between characters.

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What is the purpose of a script in a drama?

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It contains the written text of the play, including dialogue and stage directions.

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What is a scene in a play?

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A smaller section of a play that takes place in one location and time.

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What is the term for the main events of a story?

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Plot.

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What do we call the main character in a drama?

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Protagonist.