Elements of Drama

Front

What is a character that explains what is happening in a play?

Back

Narrator

Front

What do we call the action in a play that takes place in a single setting?

Back

Scene

Front

Who is a writer of plays?

Back

Playwright

Front

What is the written text of a play called?

Back

Script

Front

What do stage directions tell the actors?

Back

They tell the actors what to do and how to speak.

Front

What is the main purpose of a play?

Back

To tell a story through dialogue and action.

Front

What is a dialogue in a play?

Back

A conversation between two or more characters.

Front

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

Back

Setting

Front

What is a monologue?

Back

A long speech by one character in a play.

Front

What is the role of a director in a play?

Back

To oversee the production and guide the actors.