Drama Vocabulary Terms

Front

What is a theater?

Back

A theater is a place where a play is performed, including seating for the audience and a stage for the performance.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

Who is a playwright?

Back

A playwright is a person who writes plays.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What is a script?

Back

A script is the written text of a play, including dialogue and stage directions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.5

Front

What is the title of a play?

Back

The title is the name of the play.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What is a stage?

Back

A stage is a raised platform where actors perform so they can be easily seen by the audience.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is an actor?

Back

An actor is a person who performs in a play.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does a narrator do?

Back

A narrator tells the story in a play, often providing background information.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What is a scene in a play?

Back

A scene is a division of a play that takes place in a specific location and time.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is the purpose of stage directions?

Back

Stage directions are instructions in the script that tell actors how to move or behave on stage.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is a performance?

Back

A performance is when actors present a play in front of an audience.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C