Elements of Drama Flashcard

Front

What is a short section of a play called?

Back

scene

Front

What is a long section of a play called?

Back

act

Front

What do we call the time and place where a story takes place?

Back

setting

Front

What is the written pages of a play referred to as?

Back

script

Front

Who is the author of a play?

Back

playwright

Front

What is the term for the main message or underlying idea of a play?

Back

theme

Front

What do we call the characters in a play?

Back

cast

Front

What is the term for the visual and physical environment of a play?

Back

set

Front

What is the term for the dialogue and actions performed by actors in a play?

Back

performance

Front

What do we call the person who directs the actors in a play?

Back

director