Elements of Drama 2.0

Front

What are the characters in a play called?

Back

Cast of characters

Front

What is the term for the spoken words of the characters in a play?

Back

Dialogue

Front

What do we call the written text of a play?

Back

Script

Front

What is the list of characters in a drama referred to as?

Back

Cast or Cast of Characters

Front

What term describes the time and place in which a play occurs?

Back

Setting

Front

What are the instructions for actors and stage crew in a play called?

Back

Stage directions

Front

What is a long speech by one character in a play called?

Back

Monologue

Front

What do we call the main events of a play?

Back

Plot

Front

What is the term for a performance of a play?

Back

Production

Front

What is the purpose of a script in a drama?

Back

To provide the text and structure for the performance