What is dialogue?

written version of a play

conversation between characters in a play

the author of a drama

instructions that tell the actors what to do onstage

Dialogue refers to the conversation between characters in a play or written version of a play. It is the spoken interaction between characters that moves the storyline forward and reveals their thoughts, emotions, and motivations. In a play script, dialogue is usually written in the form of lines spoken by the characters, and it is a key component of the dramatic structure.