Elements of Drama

Front

What does the setting in a drama tell the reader?

Back

The setting tells the reader the time and place of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Front

What is an Act similar to?

Back

An Act is similar to a chapter in a book.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

Front

What is the definition of Stage Direction?

Back

Stage Direction is a written instruction in a play that tells an actor what to do.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.7

Front

Who is the playwright in a drama?

Back

The playwright is also known as the Author.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.5

Front

What do stage directions tell the actor?

Back

Stage directions tell the actor what to do, how to act, and where to go.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.10

Front

What is a character in a drama?

Back

A character is a person or figure represented in a drama.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.7

Front

What is the purpose of dialogue in a drama?

Back

Dialogue is used to convey the characters' thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is a script in drama?

Back

A script is the written text of a play, including dialogue and stage directions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

Front

What is the climax of a drama?

Back

The climax is the most exciting part of the story where the main conflict reaches its peak.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is a monologue?

Back

A monologue is a long speech by one character in a play.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D