Drama Terms

Front

What is the text that has everything needed to perform a drama, including dialogue and instructions for the stage?

Back

script

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.7

Front

What is the author of a play called?

Back

playwright

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What are the specific instructions about scenery, costumes, and details on how the actors should act in a play?

Back

stage directions

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What is the name of the list of characters and how they are related in a play?

Back

cast of characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.10

Front

What do we call a story that is intended to be performed by actors?

Back

drama

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Front

What is a performance that is meant to be funny called?

Back

comedy

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.7

Front

What is a serious play that often has a sad ending called?

Back

tragedy

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.7

Front

What is the main idea or message of a play called?

Back

theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

Front

What do we call the person who performs in a play?

Back

actor

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the term for the place where a play is performed?

Back

stage