Elements of a Drama

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What is drama?

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Drama is a literary genre of written dialogue and stage action, often intended for performance in front of an audience.

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What is dialogue in a drama?

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Dialogue is the spoken words between two or more characters in a drama.

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What are acts in a drama?

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Acts are the major divisions of a drama, which can be further divided into scenes.

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True or False: In a play, the lines of dialogue are preceded by the name of the person hearing them.

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False. The lines of dialogue are preceded by the name of the person speaking them.

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What is a protagonist?

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A protagonist is the main character in a drama, often facing a conflict that drives the plot.

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What is an antagonist?

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An antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict in the story.

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What is a scene in a drama?

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A scene is a subdivision of an act in a drama, typically set in a single location and time.

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What is stage direction?

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Stage direction is the instruction in the script of a play that tells actors how to move or behave on stage.

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What is a script?

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A script is the written text of a play, including dialogue and stage directions.

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What is a monologue?

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A monologue is a long speech by a single character in a play, often expressing their thoughts or feelings.