Elements of Drama

Front

What is the series of actions that build to a climax in a drama?

Back

Plot

Front

What describes the characters and setting in a drama?

Back

Stage Directions

Front

What term refers to the time or place in a drama?

Back

Setting

Front

What is the written text of a drama called?

Back

Script

Front

What are full-length dramas divided into shorter sections called?

Back

Acts

Front

What is the term for the main problem or struggle in a drama?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the term for the introduction of background information in a drama?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the climax in a drama?

Back

The turning point or moment of greatest tension in the story.

Front

What are the smaller divisions within acts called?

Back

Scenes

Front

What is the purpose of dialogue in a drama?

Back

To convey the characters' thoughts, feelings, and actions.