Question

A(n) _____ is a major division in the action of a play.

prologue

act

epilogue

Answer 1

Most plays have three acts, and maybe a prologue and an epilogue, but they're not required. Does that help?

Answer 2

prologue-

1.a preliminary discourse; a preface or introductory part of a discourse, poem, or novel.
2.an introductory speech, often in verse, calling attention to the theme of a play.
3.the actor or actress who delivers this.
4.an introductory scene, preceding the first act of a play, opera, etc.
5.any introductory proceeding, event, etc.:
act-

noun
1.anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance:
a heroic act.
2.the process of doing:
caught in the act.
3.a formal decision, law, or the like, by a legislature, ruler, court, or other authority; decree or edict; statute; judgment, resolve, or award:
an act of Congress.
4.an instrument or document stating something done or transacted.
5.one of the main divisions of a play or opera: the second act ofHamlet.
6.a short performance by one or more entertainers, usually part of a variety show or radio or television program.
7.the personnel of such a group:
The act broke up after 30 years.

epilogue-
1.a concluding part added to a literary work, as a novel.
2.a speech, usually in verse, delivered by one of the actors after the conclusion of a play.
3.the person speaking this.