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Literature Glossary

Don’t be an oxymoron. Know your literary terms.

Over 200 literary terms, Shmooped to perfection.

Play

Definition:

We think you've probably got this one covered, but just in case, we'll tell you that a play is a piece of drama meant to be performed onstage in a theater.

Tags: General, Drama