Drama Elements

Front

What is the text of a play called?

Back

Script

Front

Lines spoken by characters in a play.

Back

Dialogue

Front

Instructions for actors' actions

Back

Stage directions

Front

Labels indicating the speaker in dialogue

Back

Character Tags

Front

Stories performed for an audience; what is this called?

Back

Drama

Front

Smaller parts of a play indicating changes in setting or characters.

Back

Scenes

Front

This person tells the story and provides background info.

Back

Narrator

Front

A large part of a play, similar to a chapter.

Back

Act

Front

Characters in a play portrayed by actors.

Back

Cast of characters.

Front

Where and when does the play take place?

Back

Setting