Drama and Play Terminology Flashcard

Front

What term describes the words said by the characters?

Back

Dialogue

Front

A drama or __________ is a story performed by actors on a stage.

Back

play

Front

What is the text of the play called?

Back

Script

Front

What is the action that takes place in a single setting called?

Back

Scene

Front

What is a chapter in a play that contains more than one scene called?

Back

Act

Front

What do we call the place where a play is performed?

Back

Stage

Front

What is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?

Back

Setting

Front

What is the main character in a play called?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What do we call a character that opposes the main character?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is a short performance that is part of a larger play called?

Back

Scene