Elements of Drama Review

Front

What is the point of tension that moves the story forward in a drama?

Back

The point of tension is the conflict that moves the story forward.

Front

What is a conversation between two or more characters called?

Back

A dialogue.

Front

What do we call a person who appears in the work and takes part in the drama?

Back

A character.

Front

What is it called when a character says the opposite of what he means?

Back

Verbal irony.

Front

Who is the major character in a play whose ideas and/or values conflict with those of the protagonist?

Back

Antagonist.

Front

What is the term for the main character in a drama, often facing challenges?

Back

Protagonist.

Front

What is the term for the underlying message or main idea of a drama?

Back

Theme.

Front

What do we call the sequence of events in a drama?

Back

Plot.

Front

What is the setting in a drama?

Back

The time and place in which the story occurs.

Front

What is the term for the emotional atmosphere of a drama?

Back

Mood.