Elements of Drama

Front

What are the words that characters say in a drama called?

Back

Dialogue

Front

Where does a drama typically take place?

Back

On a stage

Front

What is the list of people who show up in a drama called?

Back

A cast of characters

Front

What do we call the background and location of a drama?

Back

Setting

Front

What are the instructions for actors in a script called?

Back

Stage directions

Front

What is the main purpose of dialogue in a drama?

Back

To convey the characters' thoughts and emotions

Front

What is a scene in a drama?

Back

A division of the play that takes place in a single location and time

Front

What is the role of the narrator in a drama?

Back

To provide background information and guide the audience through the story

Front

What is the difference between a script and a play?

Back

A script is the written text of the play, while a play is the performance of that text.

Front

What do stage directions help actors understand?

Back

How to move and behave on stage