Drama Vocabulary

Front

What is a character who contrasts with another character in a play?

Back

Foil

Front

What is a humorous play that has a light tone and a happy ending?

Back

Comedy

Front

What is a long speech given by one character in a play?

Back

Monologue

Front

What do stage directions in a script describe?

Back

The setting and actions

Front

What is a sequence of continuous action in a play called?

Back

Scene

Front

What is the main character in a play called?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the character who opposes the main character called?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is a brief remark made by a character that is heard by the audience but not by other characters?

Back

Aside

Front

What is a division of a play that consists of several scenes?

Back

Act

Front

What is a serious play that typically ends in disaster for the main character?

Back

Tragedy