Elements of Drama

Front

What are the people or creatures in a play called?

Back

Characters

Front

What do we call the time, place, or era of a play?

Back

Setting

Front

What is the term for scenery, props, or furniture in a play?

Back

Sets

Front

What do we call a section of a play that includes different scenes?

Back

Act

Front

What is the text of a play, including the dialogue the actors speak?

Back

Script

Front

What is the main problem or conflict in a play called?

Back

Plot

Front

What do we call the words spoken by the characters in a play?

Back

Dialogue

Front

What is the purpose of a stage direction in a play?

Back

To guide actors on how to perform their lines and movements.

Front

What is the term for the overall message or lesson of a play?

Back

Theme

Front

What do we call the introduction of a play that sets the scene?

Back

Exposition