Drama Vocabulary: A Christmas Carol

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What is an ogre?

Back

A frightening giant from myths and fairy tales that eats people.

Front

What does 'reform' mean in the context of improving a system?

Back

The improvement or correction of what is wrong in a system or society.

Front

What does 'injustice' mean?

Back

Unfair treatment.

Front

Who are the people that work backstage during a play?

Back

The crew.

Front

What is an instruction written as part of the script of a play called?

Back

Stage Direction.

Front

What is the term for the spoken parts of a play?

Back

Dialogue.

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What do we call the items used on stage to enhance the performance?

Back

Props.

Front

What is the role of the director in a play?

Back

The person responsible for overseeing the artistic aspects and guiding the actors.

Front

What is a script in the context of a play?

Back

The written text that includes dialogue and stage directions.

Front

What is the term for the people who perform in a play?

Back

The cast.