Dramatic Elements

In parenthesis or italics to give extra information to the actors

• Stage Directions
• Aside
• dialogue
• monologue

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

A conversation between two (or more) characters

• Aside
• Monologue
• Dialogue
• Imagery

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

A drama is intended to be __________________ for an audience.

• performance
• comedy
• tragedy
• fun

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

This is the written text of a play.

• script
• papers
• book
• text

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

Stage directions are the words written that appear in parentheses throughout the play and these words tell the characters how to _________________.

• do the play
• use dialogue
• act
• sing

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

These are used to introduce new characters and foreshadow future events.

• actors
• script
• dramas
• scenes and acts

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

There are four ingredients in a good Drama.  They include:

• actors, script, acts and scenes
• stage directions, plays, singing and dancing
• characters, cast, setting and drama
• dialogue, setting, conflict and plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

A plot structure includes... in this order:  Exposition, rising action, _______________, falling action and _______________.

• resolution and climax
• climax and resolution
• more falling action
• dialogue and setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The scenery, backdrops, and furniture create the __________

• setting
• stage
• background

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

A play is divided in what? (usually has 1 to 5 of these)

• Scenes
• Sets
• Acts
• Props

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7