jacqu3lin3 jacqu3lin3 21-12-2020 English contestada 2. which statement explains how one-act plays are different from multi-act plays? One-act plays are longer with many characters and plot twists. one-act plays are shorter with fewer characters and fewer layers of conflict. one-act plays use dialogue to reveal the characters inner thoughts and conflicts. Multi-act plays contain a theme or lesson the reader should learn.