Question

In which two ways do extras function in a drama?

a. They speak the majority of the dialogue and can be static, dynamic, or well-defined.
b. They generally deliver the prologue and epilogue of the play and provide background information.
c. They are minor players who don’t speak many lines.
d. They are generally referred to by their occupation; a servant is simply called servant

Answer 1

They are minor players who don’t speak many lines.

They are generally referred to by their occupation; a servant is simply called servant.

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Answer 2

c. They are minor players who don't speak many lines.

The extras are the opposite of the lead characters. The lead characters are the focus of the story, they throw the most lines and has the most scenes among others while the extras are those who has a little role in the play. These people do not usually have lines. They can be in a form of passersby, the audience in a play presented on the film or among the casualties in major tragedy featured on the drama. They can also be found on the background for movie scenes that require a lot of people.