This is a small division of a play that usually happens in a particular time and place.

more than one character may speak. this is a small division of a play that usually happens in a particular time and place. this is a long speech expressing the thoughts of a character who is alone on the stage. this is a work of literature, especially a play, that results in a catastrophe for the main character.

because of all the immigration, america became one big melting pot. the diversity of cultures from all over the world made america somewhat divided as well. people that immigrated stayed with their kind, and their traditions, while native born americans stayed with their kind and their traditions. normally, people born in american scorned the immigrants as well. the new religions also divided america. in summary, it took away from the american culture and identified america as the "melting pot."