Drama Vocabulary

Front

What is a humorous play that has a light tone and a happy ending?

Back

Comedy

Front

What is the term for when a character speaks to themselves, revealing their thoughts, in a play?

Back

Soliloquy

Front

What is the introduction to a play, usually spoken by the chorus?

Back

Prologue

Front

What is the purpose of stage directions in a script?

Back

To describe the setting and actions

Front

What term describes a character who contrasts with another character in a play?

Back

Foil

Front

What is a serious play that typically ends in disaster for the main character?

Back

Tragedy

Front

What is a conversation between two or more characters in a play?

Back

Dialogue

Front

What is a brief remark made by a character that is intended to be heard by the audience but not by other characters?

Back

Aside

Front

What is the main character in a story or play called?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the character or force that opposes the protagonist?

Back

Antagonist