Drama English

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What is drama as a literary genre?

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Drama is a genre of literature intended to be performed on stage, where the story is told through dialogue and action

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Name three main types of a drama

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Tragedies, Comedies, History playes

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What is dialogue in a drama?

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The verbal exchange between two or more characters

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Which dramatic device relies on the audience knowing more than a character?

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Dramatic irony

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What are the main structural elements of a drama?

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Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.

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What is the function of an aside?

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It allows a character to share thoughts with the audience while others on stage do not hear them

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What is the difference between a monologue and a soliloquy?

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A monologue is a long speech by one character, while a soliloquy is a speech in which a character expresses their thoughts alone on stage

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How can subplots be linked to the main plot

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They add depth, contrast themes, or support the main storyline

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How does dramatic irony affect the audience?

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It creates suspense because the audience knows more than the characters

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What is the purpose of comic relief?

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To lighten tension with humor in serious moments