Elements of Drama

A story told by actors before an audience

• drama

• playwright

• actor

• prop

A sad play where the main character does not accomplish their goal.

• comedy

• tragedy

• romance

• thriller

An uplifting play where the main character achieves their goal.

• comedy

• tragedy

• romance

• thriller

A group of two or more scenes that form a major division in a play.

• act

• scene

A part of the action usually happening in a particular time and place

• act

• scene

Written in parentheses in a script to guide actors and directors

• Dialogue

• Stage directions

An introductory passage of speech at the beginning of a play which sets the stage and the setting.

• prologue

• dialogue

• monologue

• soliloquy

An uninterrupted speech or scene performed by One character. The character is speaking directly to the audience.

• prologue

• aside

• monologue

• soliloquy

An uninterrupted speech given by a character where the character is talking to himself/herself or thinking.

• prologue

• aside

• monologue

• soliloquy

A comment or look made by a character directly to the audience. It cannot be heard or seen by the other characters.

• prologue

• aside

• monologue

• soliloquy