Drama Terms

Front

What is a speech delivered by one character?

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Monologue

Front

A ____ is a further subdivision of an act.

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Scene

Front

A person whose function it is to communicate words/emotions to an audience is

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Actor/Actress

Front

Those who view the play and should be responsive to the action and feeling or mood portrayed as the actors lead them in the play

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Audience

Front

What is a character's remark, usually to the audience, that is not intended for other characters to hear?

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Aside

Front

What is the main character in a story called?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the character that opposes the main character called?

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Antagonist

Front

What term describes the written text of a play?

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Script

Front

What is the term for the physical space where a play is performed?

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Stage

Front

What do you call the instructions in a script that tell actors how to move or speak?

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Stage directions