Introduction to Drama Terms

A MAJOR division within a play (typically 1-5 of these in a play.)

• Scene

• Act

• Playwright

• Props

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A subdivision division of an act within a play

• Scene

• Act

• Playwright

• Props

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The actual spoken words between multiple characters on stage.

• Monologue

• Dialogue

• Soliloquy

• Aside

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A single, longer line spoken by a single character. It could be addressed to other characters or simply the character thinking out loud.

• Monologue

• Dialogue

• Soliloquy

• Aside

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A monologue delivered by a character when they believe they are alone on stage.

• Monologue

• Dialogue

• Soliloquy

• Aside

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A line spoken by a character that is not intended for other characters present on stage to hear.

• Monologue

• Dialogue

• Soliloquy

• Aside

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Chorus or Narrator

• The protagonist of a play

• The primary foil, or antagonist of a play

• A character with spoken lines, but is not a part of the actual story, or action of the play's plot.

• A group of back-up singers and dancers

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When what is expected is not what actually occurs - has several subtypes including dramatic, situational, and verbal.

• Irony

• Foreshadowing

• Figurative Language

• Extended Metaphor

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A genre of literature that is designed to be performed for an audience. Includes many types of presentation including live action, recorded performances, visual and audio-only performances.

• Watercolors

• Short Stories

• Netflix

• Drama

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Tragedy (we didn't discuss this in class, but I bet you can figure it out...)

• A type of drama centered around unicorns, rainbows, and pop music. Always has a happy ending.

• A type of drama centered around a tragic hero, who through their tragic flaw, has some sort of tragic downfall, which is often death.

• A type of drama where a girl is in a jealous rage at her boyfriend because he borrowed a pen from the cute girl next to him in class.

• A type of drama where... I'm out of clever non-answers. Don't pick this one.

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