Drama Terms Flashcard (Anne Frank)

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Setting

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The time and place where the drama occurs.

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Stage Directions

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The playwright’s instructions to the director, performers, and stage crew, usually set in italics, explaining how characters move and speak.

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Plot

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The sequence of actions and events in a drama, typically structured with a beginning, middle, and end.

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Non-linear Plot

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A plot structure where events do not happen in chronological order, often using techniques like flashbacks and foreshadowing.

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Dialogue

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The conversations between characters in a drama or literary work.

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Character

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An individual in a drama or story, portrayed by an actor.

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Theme

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The central idea or underlying message in a drama or literary work.

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Conflict

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The struggle between opposing forces in a drama, which drives the plot.

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Monologue

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A long speech by one character in a drama, often expressing their thoughts or feelings.

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Foil

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A character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities.