Elements of Drama

Front

What are the people or animals who are acting on the stage called?

Back

Characters

Front

What is the main character in a drama known as?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What do we call a struggle between two opposite characters or forces?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is it called when one person is speaking?

Back

Monologue

Front

How is a soliloquy different from a monologue?

Back

A soliloquy is giving a speech to the audience whereas a monologue is giving a speech to another character.

Front

What is the term for the background and environment where the drama takes place?

Back

Setting

Front

What is the written text of a play called?

Back

Script

Front

What do we call a conversation between two or more characters?

Back

Dialogue

Front

Who is the character that opposes the main character?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the term for the main problem or challenge in a drama?

Back

Conflict