Which of these is the meaning of “CAST”?

Analyze the question: This is a Literature in English question on drama terminology. It asks what "cast" means in the context of a play.

Explain the concept: In drama, the cast is the group of actors or characters who appear in a play. The list of characters is usually printed at the start of a published play under the heading "Cast" or "Dramatis Personae" (Latin for "persons of the drama").

Check each option:

• A. a list of all characters in a drama. This matches the standard meaning. The cast includes all the characters (major and minor) who take part in the play.
• B. what the character is saying. This describes dialogue or speech, not the cast.
• C. the person who writes the drama. This is the playwright or dramatist.
• D. a list of protagonists in a drama. This is too narrow. Protagonists are only the main or leading characters, while the cast covers everyone in the play.

Tip: Match the drama terms to their meanings:

• Cast = the characters/actors in the play
• Dialogue = what characters say
• Playwright = the writer
• Protagonist = the main character

If an option says "all," as in "all characters," it usually fits "cast," while "protagonists" is too limited.