Reading a Play

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What is a scene in a play?

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A division of a play or an act where the action takes place in one location without a break in time.

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What is a dialogue?

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A conversation between two or more people.

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What are stage directions?

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Instructions from the playwright written into the text of a play, indicating actions or special effects.

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What is the main difference between novels and plays?

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Plays are meant to be acted out while novels are only meant to be read.

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What is a drama?

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A story that's meant to be acted out.

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What is an act in a play?

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A major division of a play, often containing multiple scenes.

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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 a script?

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

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What is a character in a play?

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A person or figure represented in a play.

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What is the setting of a play?

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The time and place in which the action of a play occurs.