Drama Terms

The definition of drama is...

• The art of representing stories in front of an audience through performances.
• A speech delivered by one actor.

• Embellished acting onstage.

• The process of baking bread.

The following terms represent opposing characters in a play, movie, book, or other work:

(Select TWO responses)

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Stage Left

• Actor/Actress

An ____ is a subdivision of a play.

• Scene

• Setting

• Props

• Act

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

• Stage directions

• Actor/Actress

• Playwright

• Director

The area of the stage farthest away from the footlights and audience is...

• Stage Left

• Stage Right

• Upstage

• Downstage

The area of the stage closest to the footlights and audience is...

• Stage Left

• Stage Right

• Upstage

• Downstage

The right of the stage from the actor's point of view is...

• Stage Left

• Stage Right

• Upstage

• Downstage

The left of the stage from the actor's point of view is...

• Stage Left

• Stage Right

• Upstage

• Downstage

All of the stage furnishings and objects are the...

• Stage Directions

• Monlogue

• Props

• Setting

A ____ is a further subdivision of an act.

• Play

• Drama

• Scene

• Prop