Drama Flashcard

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What is dialogue in a play?

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The conversation between two or more characters.

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How many acts do plays typically have?

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One or two (can be more).

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What else does dialogue reveal in a play?

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How characters respond and react to other characters and events.

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How does dialogue help characters in a play?

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It allows them to express their own thoughts, feelings, and motivations.

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How are acts in plays similar to books?

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They are like chapters.

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What is a play?

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A form of literature written to be performed by actors.

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What is a character in a play?

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An individual in a story or play, portrayed by an actor.

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What is a script?

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The written text of a play, including dialogue and stage directions.

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What are stage directions?

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Instructions in a script that tell actors how to move or behave on stage.

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What is a monologue?

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A long speech by one character in a play.