Elements of Drama

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are the instructions in a script that tell actors how to speak or act, as well as details about sound, lighting, and props.

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What is dialogue in drama?

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Dialogue refers to the lines spoken by the characters in a play.

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What is a monologue?

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A monologue is a speech given by one actor that is heard by everyone in the audience.

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What is exposition in a play?

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Exposition is the part of the story that introduces the characters, setting, and conflict.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the turning point in the plot when the conflict is at its highest.

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What is a soliloquy?

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A soliloquy is a speech in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, typically when they are alone on stage.

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What is the purpose of stage directions?

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Stage directions help to convey the playwright's vision for the performance, guiding actors and production teams.

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What is the difference between dialogue and monologue?

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Dialogue involves two or more characters speaking to each other, while a monologue is a speech by a single character.

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What does rising action refer to?

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Rising action is the series of events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the conflict.

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What is resolution in a play?

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Resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story concludes.