Elements of Drama 2.0

Front

What are the characters, or parts, that will be in the play?

Back

cast of characters

Front

What is a 'chapter' in a piece of drama called?

Back

Act

Front

What is the text of the play called?

Back

script

Front

What is the DIALOGUE in a drama?

Back

words spoken by the actors

Front

What is a SCENE in a drama?

Back

shows the changes in setting over time

Front

What do we call the instructions for actors in a play?

Back

stage directions

Front

What is the main storyline of a drama called?

Back

plot

Front

What is a MONOLOGUE?

Back

a long speech by one actor

Front

What is the purpose of a DRAMATIC IRONY?

Back

to create tension by letting the audience know something the characters do not

Front

What is the role of the DIRECTOR in a play?

Back

to oversee the artistic aspects and guide the actors