Play-write Vocab

Front

Conversation among characters in a play

Back

Dialogue

Front

Time and place of a play's action, described in stage directions or scene beginnings, reflected in scenery and props.

Back

Setting

Front

Inactive role in a play, standing aside and explaining plot components to the audience.

Back

Narrator

Front

Dialogue is

Back

The conversation between characters in a play.

Front

Objects used in plays to create the setting, suggested in stage directions.

Back

Props

Front

Background screens or hangings for plays, suggested in stage directions.

Back

Scenery

Front

Monologue is

Back

A longer speech by one character, focusing all attention on that character.

Front

Instructions for actors on speaking and movement, not meant to be read aloud.

Back

Stage directions

Front

Effects created offstage to mimic normal sounds in a play's setting, suggested in stage directions.

Back

Sound effects

Front

Cast is a list of characters (people or animals) that perform in a play.

Back

A list of characters who are the people or animals that speak and perform the play.