Elements of Drama

Front

What is a playwright?

Back

A writer of plays.

Front

What does foreshadow mean in a play?

Back

A hint of what is to come in the action of a play.

Front

What is a monologue?

Back

One person speaking.

Front

What is conflict in drama?

Back

A struggle between two opposite characters or forces.

Front

What are acts in a play?

Back

The major sections of a play.

Front

What is dialogue?

Back

A conversation between two or more characters.

Front

What is a scene in a play?

Back

A division of an act that usually takes place in a single location.

Front

What is a script?

Back

The written text of a play.

Front

What does resolution mean in drama?

Back

The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

Front

What is a character in drama?

Back

A person or figure represented in a play.