Elements of Drama Vocabulary

Front

What is a serious drama that has an unhappy ending?

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tragedy

Front

What is a list that names all the characters in a drama and states how they are related?

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cast of characters

Front

What is a story that is intended to be performed by actors?

Back

drama

Front

What are specific instructions from the playwright about scenery, costumes, and what the actors should do?

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stage directions

Front

What is the action or sequence of main events in a drama?

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plot

Front

What is a humorous play that usually has a happy ending?

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comedy

Front

What is the person who writes a play called?

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playwright

Front

What is the written text of a play called?

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script

Front

What is a division of a play that usually contains one or more scenes?

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act

Front

What is a performance of a play in front of an audience called?

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production