Elements of Drama Vocab

Front

A major section of a play, made up of several scenes.

Back

act

Front

A subdivision of an act that changes for a new time or location; ends when a character leaves the stage.

Back

scene

Front

Spoken dialogue by a character in a play

Back

line

Front

Intro to a play, spoken by the chorus

Back

prologue

Front

Descriptions or directions in the script for performance.

Back

stage directions

Front

Written text of a play

Back

script

Front

A humorous play with a light tone and happy ending.

Back

comedy

Front

A play ending with the death of a main character.

Back

tragedy

Front

A long speech by one character.

Back

monologue

Front

An extended speech by a character expressing inner thoughts to himself and the audience.

Back

soliloquy