Here's a breakdown of each:
* Dialogue: The spoken words between characters. It's the primary way the story unfolds and characters interact.
* Monologues: Long speeches delivered by a single character, often revealing their thoughts, feelings, or motivations.
* Narration: A voice that tells the story, sometimes directly addressing the audience. This can be a character within the play or an unseen narrator.
* Stage Directions: Instructions for the actors, director, and set designers, including:
* Character movements: "Enter stage left," "cross to the window."
* Emotional cues: "Enter angrily," "look surprised."
* Setting: "A dimly lit room," "a bustling marketplace."
* Sound effects: "Thunderclap," "footsteps approaching."
Together, all these elements create the written text of a play, bringing the story to life on stage.